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
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 […]
Dementia Caregiver Support Group: The Stages of Grieving
When we think about the grieving process, we think about dealing with the passing of a loved one. However, when someone is diagnosed with dementia
Watch Dr. Andrew Budson Present: “Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory” at The Cordwainer
Dr. Andrew Budson, Professor of Neurology at Boston University, Lecturer in Neurology at Harvard Medical School, Chief of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology at the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, and the Medical Director of the Boston Center for Memory, presents Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What to Do About […]
Learn More about Dementia and the Grieving Process
The caregiver of someone living with dementia experiences the grief of losing the person they once knew. Although their loved one is still here physically, it is common to grieve the loss of who they were. To learn more about the grieving process, and who to work your way towards acceptance, click here.
Caring for Someone With Dementia, Two Questions To Ask
When caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, all too often caregivers put their own physical and emotional well-being to the side