If A Loved One Has Dementia
The progression of dementia can span anywhere from a couple of years to more than a decade; and no two people experience the different...
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10 Precautions for Celebrating Thanksgiving with Dementia
On Thanksgiving, family and friends traditionally get together for a special meal. This can cause a person with Alzheimer's [and...
Home For The Holidays: Tips For Traveling With A Loved One With Dementia
Holiday travel with someone who has dementia can be stressful and challenging for the family, caregiver and the person with dementia, but...
Daylight Savings Adds Confusion
Daylight Savings Time ended on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at 2:00 A.M. We “fall back” in the fall by setting clocks back one hour (i.e.,...
Halloween Can Be Extra Scary for Someone with Dementia
Halloween is right around the corner, but it doesn't have to be a scary season for your loved one with Alzheimer's and dementia. Follow...
Seasonal Affective Disorder In Those With Alzheimer’s Or Dementia
As days get shorter and winter approaches, millions of people once again develop the sadness and loss of energy that is characteristic of...
Communication Techniques for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers
As Alzheimer's disease and dementia progresses, communication can become impaired, leading to confusion, frustration and stress....
10 Things To Know About Clinical Trials
Scientists are making great strides in identifying potential new ways to help diagnose, treat, and even prevent Alzheimer's and related...
Personalized Music Playlist Could Reduce Patients' Symptoms
Meaningful music can help relatives and carers communicate with patients who have Alzheimer's disease. Music could make the symptoms of...
Dementia and Alzheimer's: What Are the Differences?
Dementia is a syndrome, not a disease. A syndrome is a group of symptoms that doesn't have a definitive diagnosis. Dementia is an...
What Is Vascular Dementia?
Vascular dementia is a general term describing problems with reasoning, planning, judgment, memory and other thought processes caused by...
10 Early Symptoms of Dementia
Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or other dementia. Alzheimer's and dementia causes a slow decline in...
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