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Dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s disease, is one of the greatest factors affecting the quality of life for seniors in the United States. As the Baby Boomers age, this disease, once only whispered about, has been brought into the spotlight. Finding a ...

We can’t say it enough: exercise is key in helping keep people of all ages healthy. For seniors with dementia, exercise provides an added benefit of helping improve or retain cognitive functioning, as well as reduce challenging behaviors like disrupted ...

Let’s be frank: although most caregivers will say that it’s a “blessing” or an “honor” to care for a loved one with dementia, the truth is that it’s a tough, stressful and difficult situation. Sure, it can be a very rewarding experience, and can provide ...

When you’re the caregiver of a loved one, having a strong support system is essential for helping your emotional (and physical) well-being. You probably already know about the importance of making time for yourself, looking into support groups and ...

Caring for a loved one with dementia comes with many challenges. As the disease progresses, communication becomes more and more difficult, it becomes harder for the senior to think or act clearly and daily tasks become problematic, if not impossible. ...

If you’re a caregiver to someone with dementia or another form of memory loss, you understand that it’s necessary to learn new ways of providing assistance and support to your loved one. You’re prepared for that, and you quickly adapt as your loved one’s ...

“One” is a powerful number. It represents unity – a singular dedication to a goal or purpose. It represents a beginning – the first step in a journey, for example. The number one has many references throughout our culture and society. We talk about ...

As we learn more about dementia, we’re also understanding more about early identification and treatment of those with the disease. We’re still waiting for a cure, but in the meantime, research has shown that early treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and ...

Visiting a friend or a loved one with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or another form of memory loss is hard for many people. On one hand, you’re dealing with your own emotions about the changes taking place in the person you care about. On the other hand, ...

The most frustrating part of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other memory impairment is handling the difficult symptoms and behaviors that arise throughout the progression of the disease. Sometimes they’re just “out of the blue” and you aren’t ...

It happens slowly. Or sometimes quickly. You find yourself annoyed all the time, even at the littlest things. You’re so exhausted you can hardly drag yourself out of bed in the morning. You avoid going out because it’s just too much work. Maybe you’ve ...