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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Sundowner’s SyndromeBlog
Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Sundowner’s Syndrome
Did you know that nearly seven million adults in the U.S. over the age of 65 are living with dementia? By 2060, that number is projected to be almost 14 million. One in three seniors dies with...
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Brain GamesBlog
5 Ways Brain and Memory Games Benefit Seniors
Cognitive health is something that we tend to take for granted, but it’s what allows us to think clearly, learn, and remember. These are all important in our everyday function, but as we age...
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Blog
First Drug to Slow Alzheimer's Gets Fully Funded by FDA
A Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Treatment The news is spreading fast, so you have probably heard about a new Alzheimer's drug on the market. Leqembi, an Alzheimer’s drug,...
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Article
Strategies to Reduce Unhealthy Weight Loss in People with Alzheimer's Disease
Proper nutrition can help someone with Alzheimer’s maintain physical strength and balance as well as contribute to overall health and well-being. Without proper nutrition, unhealthy weight...
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Article
Alzheimer's Home Care Resources for Caregivers
When it comes to caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, many family caregivers don’t know where to turn for support. The physical exhaustion...
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Article
How Music Therapy Can Benefit People Living with Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease causes loss of memory and severe cognitive illness. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s...
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Article
How to Handle Mood or Behavior Changes in a Loved One with Dementia
When a loved one has dementia, it can be easy for family caregivers to get frustrated with their loved one’s mood or behavior changes. One day, Mom might seem fine, but the next day she&rsquo...
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Article
When Mom or Dad Is Different: How to Maintain the Dignity of Loved Ones With Dementia
One of the common statements I hear from family members of loved ones living with dementia is, “That’s not my mom anymore.” If your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s...
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Blog
Caregiver Spotlight: When Home Care is What's Needed
A caregiver’s gentle persistence pays dividendsfor a woman living with dementia and her daughter Four years ago, when 88-year-old Lucy fell and broke her hip, her daughter, Katie, knew it...
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Article
The Early, Middle and Late Stages of Dementia
Dementia is a general term used to indicate that a person has developed difficulties with reasoning, judgment, and memory. Irreversible dementia is chronic and progressive. People who have...