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Every September, people around the globe come together in support and hope to help raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease (and other forms of dementia). This September will be the 10th year of this international awareness campaign, developed by the ...
All cases of Alzheimer’s disease are dementias, but not all dementias are Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms caused by progressive cognitive decline, including memory loss, physical impairment, personality changes, ...
Learn how Parkinson’s disease and Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD) are related, what symptoms to watch for, risk factors, and strategies to support quality of life.
Learn what Lewy body dementia is and how it differs from Alzheimer’s. Discover its symptoms, causes, and how to reduce risk.
A healthy lifestyle goes hand in hand with a healthy diet, and that’s particularly true for older adults. As we get older, the body’s ability to absorb and use nutrients decreases, so it’s more important than ever to make sure the food we’re eating is ...
Who would have expected, years ago, that the senior living space would become one of the most technologically rich industries ever? Thank the Boomers for this phenomenon – now that the bulk of them are at that age, they’re demanding more from their ...
Alicia Seaver is the Vice President of Memory Care Operations for EPOCH Senior Living and a Certified Memory Impairment Specialist. Every month, she addresses a specific issue related to memory and memory care. If you’re interested in hearing about a ...
When it comes to memory care, aging in place isn’t something that people automatically think about, since those with memory issues often require a great deal of care and assistance. However, there can be opportunities for individuals to age in place, ...
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a task that becomes progressively more involved as time goes on. Eventually, your loved one will need the assistance of a caregiver (such as yourself). Beyond helping with medicines and taking care of doctor’s ...
Caregiving for a loved one with dementia is challenging. Learn how to turn mistakes into learning moments.
We don’t yet know what causes dementia, nor do we yet have a cure, but great advancements have been made in science and research over the past decades. One of the most important things we have discovered is that our lifestyle can greatly affect our ...
When someone you love is diagnosed with dementia, it’s normal for family members and caregivers to become overwhelmed. There are endless ups and downs, with good days and bad days. There are times when your loved one behaves normally, and then suddenly ...
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