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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
Combination Drug Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease
Research into combination drug therapies for the treatment of Alzheimer’s have shown to only have a minor impact on alleviating symptoms or slowing the progression of the disease. While the
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
