Someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease every 66 seconds. If your loved one is one of them, you may be wondering what you can do to help. Research studies suggest there are many things you can do to help a parent or loved one with this disease. Many different activities can help your […]
Dementia Care
Dementia and Infections: Understanding the Connection
Chronic illness can affect your life in many ways ranging from annoying to life-threatening. Recognizing illness early on in yourself or a loved one may allow for a better quality of life and even more time to live. One such illness is Dementia. Not many conditions devastate a family quite like this one. Arming yourself with information may […]
Why Socializing is Key for Patients With Dementia
Given that nearly 6 million Americans suffer from dementia, it’s no wonder that we’re devoting so much energy to finding ways to help with it. While we don’t fully understand the ramifications of the illness, we know the ways that we can help patients with dementia improve their lives. One of the most important ways […]
Alzheimer’s Behaviors: How Memory Loss Can Change the Personality You Remember
By 2050, the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease in the US is projected to surpass 13 million. As our population ages, the number of loved ones with Alzheimer’s is going to increase. Knowing how to recognize Alzheimer’s behaviors allows you to get the help you need as early as possible. Deciphering between age-related changes […]
When Dementia Patients Stop Eating: Top Tips for Carers
Every year, nearly 10 million new cases of dementia are diagnosed globally. Many people think that dementia is simply part of the aging process, but in fact, it is a condition that develops as the result of a disease or health-related event, such as Alzheimer’s or stroke. There is currently no cure for dementia, and […]
Dementia and Driving: When and How to Take Away Driving Privileges
One of the most difficult things a family can face is having a loved one diagnosed with dementia. There are many new realities to face and issues to deal with as their health and mind decline. For those who were extremely independent upon diagnosis, it can be an unsettling, frustrating and frightening time to lose […]
