Dementia Study Highlights Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Complementary and alternative therapies could greatly benefit people living with dementia more than medication alone. Current research is exploring the use of non-drug therapies
People with Dementia Significantly Benefit from Music Therapy
Music therapy can significantly reduce the most severe symptoms of dementia, apathy and agitation. These are the findings of an Oxford University Press published pilot study
The Importance of Lighting in a Memory Care Community
When looking for a memory care community that will best meet the needs of your loved one an important detail that is often overlooked is the lighting throughout
Dementia Caregiver Support Group: The Importance of Having a Neurologist, and Knowing the Exact Diagnosis
When someone is diagnosed with dementia, they usually do not have enough knowledge about the condition to know the follow-up questions that should be
What is Memory Care Assisted Living?
When meeting with caregivers who are looking for a safe and engaging environment for their loved one living with dementia, I am frequently faced with
Planning for the Future is Essential in Dementia Care
Planning for our future is something that is so necessary for our financial and personal well-being. Making sure that we have a financial plan for possible medical needs
Learn More about Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia has become one of the more commonly diagnosed forms of dementia due to an increase in awareness. Symptoms of this type of dementia are both similar and different to someone living with Alzheimer’s. To learn more about Lewy Body Dementia, click here.
Alzheimer’s vs Dementia: What’s the Difference?
There is a common misunderstanding of what the difference is between Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Dementia is just the symptoms of an underlying disease, and Alzheimer’s is the number one disease causing dementia symptoms. To learn more about some of the other types of dementia, click here.
The Power of Music in Memory Care
“Music imprints itself on the brain deeper than any other human experience. Music evokes emotion and emotion can bring with it memory. Music brings back the feeling of life
Bennett, Lady Gaga Collaboration Shows Power of Music in Dementia
When Tony Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, his family didn’t hide from it. Instead, they moved forward with a collaboration between the 95-year-old singer and one of the most popular singers today, Lady Gaga. Though there’s a 60-year age difference between them, Bennett and Lady Gaga discovered an incredible artistic connection and have created beautiful […]
