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The Benefit of Art Therapy for Those with Dementia

The Benefit of Art Therapy for Those with Dementia

For people with dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease, it becomes increasingly difficult to communicate in the traditional sense – something that’s both sad and frustrating for the individuals and their loved ones. That’s where art therapy can play a ...
Reducing Dementia-Related Sundowning Symptoms

Reducing Dementia-Related Sundowning Symptoms

Sundowning, also known as “late-day confusion,” is a symptom of dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease. Nearly 66% of seniors with mid- to late-stage dementia experience this phenomenon, which features symptoms such as wandering, increased confusion and ...
Senior Scams: Protecting Yourself and Your Aging Loved One

Senior Scams: Protecting Yourself and Your Aging Loved One

Every year, scammers bilk billions of dollars from some of society’s most vulnerable individuals – senior adults. Because they are often less technologically savvy than younger generations and may have cognitive issues at play, they’re more apt to be ...
Tips for Developing a Dementia Care Support Team

Tips for Developing a Dementia Care Support Team

Dementia isn’t something that is experienced alone. In order to successfully navigate the changes and challenges of this disease, you will need to build a support team to help you along the way – whether you’re the one who’s been diagnosed with dementia ...
The Correlation Between Balance, Mobility and Dementia

The Correlation Between Balance, Mobility and Dementia

The mental effects of dementia are the first thing many of us think about when we discuss this form of disease. The physical effects of dementia aren’t something that’s often mentioned, but they are important to understand, especially if you are a ...
Advice by Alicia: Addressing Challenging Mealtime Behavior

Advice by Alicia: Addressing Challenging Mealtime Behavior

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 ...
10 Warning Signs of Dementia

10 Warning Signs of Dementia

When you or a loved one start misplacing your keys, can’t remember an acquaintance's name or look for your glasses only to discover they’re on the top of your head, you may wonder if you’re experiencing a “senior moment” ... or something more serious. ...
The Many Faces of Dementia: Why Knowing the Type Matters

The Many Faces of Dementia: Why Knowing the Type Matters

The terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s disease” are often used interchangeably, but it’s important to know that, medically, they are not the same thing. “Dementia is an overall term for a group of neurocognitive diseases that include Alzheimer’s ...
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