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What’s the secret to keeping a sharp mind as you age? What steps can you take to keep your brain healthy, hold off cognitive decline and be engaged throughout your senior years? Researchers have shown that staying active, mentally, is a key tenant in ...

Most people know about the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease: memory loss, inability to perform simple tasks and the deterioration of physical abilities. But what, exactly, is causing these changes? How does Alzheimer’s develop? And what, specifically, ...

Becoming the caregiver for a loved one with dementia is a life-changing event. But it can help to know that you’re not going through it alone. In the United States today, there are approximately 15 million people serving as caregivers for a loved one ...

You’ve probably already thought about how to care for your loved one when their dementia progresses to a point where they require a higher level of assistance than you can provide. You may have even started looking at memory care communities with this in ...

Being diagnosed with dementia is a daunting prospect for many. All of a sudden, the trajectory of your entire life shifts and you’re facing a future that’s unknown and scary. You may feel unmoored, adrift and unsure of what’s ahead. Fortunately, there is ...

One of the biggest worries most people have as they age is developing a dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. We do our best to stave off other age-related health issues by avoiding risky behaviors, like smoking or not exercising. But what are the risk ...

When you or a loved one receive a diagnosis of dementia, you find yourself at the beginning of a long journey. Everyone’s journey will be different, but no matter where the road leads, a comprehensive plan for long-term care is one of the best things you ...

For most of us, the thought of a warm, relaxing bath or shower sounds blissful. For individuals with a dementia like Alzheimer’s disease, however, bathing or showering can become a battle between themselves and their caregivers. Failing personal hygiene ...

When your loved one has been diagnosed with a form of dementia like Alzheimer’s disease, legal planning should be at the top of your list of things to accomplish. Having a legal plan in place will be essential as the disease progresses and your loved one ...