Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects approximately 5 million Americans. And, by the year 2050, it’s assumed this number will have increased to 16 million Americans. With these statistics, Alzheimer’s has become the 6th leading cause of death in America. We hear the word all the time, but what exactly is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease is an […]
Dementia Care
Delirium vs Dementia: What You Need to Know
With older age comes an increased risk of health problems. Among those include the conditions of delirium and dementia. These conditions have some similar symptoms. This can sometimes make it hard to distinguish between the two. Read on to better understand the differences between delirium vs. dementia. Delirium Delirium is a state of mental confusion […]
Dementia Caregiver Stresses and How to Handle Them
Being a dementia caregiver is difficult, and feeling frustrated from time to time is a natural response. It’s okay to feel frustrated. But allowing the occasional frustration to build up to extreme frustration can create a negative impact on you or the person you’re caring for. When your frustration gets bad enough, it can affect […]
10 Super Foods that Help Dementia
For years, doctors have said that what you eat shapes the health of your heart. Now, there’s evidence that the same thing goes for your brain. Alzheimer’s and dementia are arguably the scariest and most emotionally triggering diseases. It was previously thought that they couldn’t be prevented, but with recent studies, we have found that […]
7 Signs it’s Time for Assisted Living Dementia Care
Is your loved one suffering from dementia? Wondering if it’s time for assisted living dementia care? Putting a close loved into specialized care can be a very hard decision to make, but often a necessary one. While you may not be able to recognize when it’s time to make the plunge, it’s important to take […]
7 Biggest Risk Factors for Dementia
Are you wondering about the risks factors for dementia? It’s a fact that age, health and genetics all play a role in your risk for developing this illness. Dementia is a disease that mainly affects the elderly. That means that once you enter your senior years your aging brain cells are more likely to degenerate […]
