New Book by Local Dementia Care Experts Dives into Science of Memory
Andrew E. Budson, MD, a frequent speaker at The Cordwainer, has released a new book in collaboration with another local dementia care expert, Elizabeth A. Kensinger, PhD
Study Finds Approximately One in 10 of Americans Over Age 65 Have Dementia
A recent study by Columbia University found nearly 10% of U.S. adults over the age of 65 have dementia or some form of mild cognitive impairment. In one
The Link Between Dementia and Distress Caused by Noise: The Benefits of Managing the Environment
Dementia-causing illnesses can lead to a variety of related behaviors, and these behaviors can have environmental triggers. Knowing the common triggers for the person
Staying Mentally Active Helps Those Living with Dementia
How older adults spend their leisure time can affect their risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of
Individuals with Dementia Benefit From Learning Something New
A question often asked by the caregivers of a person living with dementia is “how can I help my loved one’s dementia from progressing?” Unfortunately, disease causing
’Magic Table’ Can Help People with Dementia Live Better
Dementia is the term used to describe the symptoms caused by a disease, and with more than 400 diseases causing dementia, it can be considered mysterious. However, thanks to
Dementia-Related Behaviors and How to Respond
“Remember the dementia patient is not giving you a hard time. The dementia patient is having a hard time.” Dementia is the term to describe the symptoms that accompany a disease
Non-drug Treatments for Depression Due to Dementia
Non-drug therapies have been found to more effective at reducing the symptoms of depression in people living with dementia than prescription medications. People diagnosed
Delirium and Dementia Study Highlights Best Care Practices
Delirium and dementia have many symptoms in common but are not the same thing. Patients with dementia are at high risk for delirium, but it can also occur in people who do not
The Cordwainer Support Group Explores Memory Care Assisted Living Versus Nursing Home Services
Elder care has evolved significantly over the years as older adults continue to live longer, and the Baby Boomers begin to enter their elder years. Our knowledge on how to properly care for
