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There comes a time when a senior experiencing memory loss can no longer live safely alone, and their family caregivers can no longer meet their complex needs. At this point, downsizing to a memory care community is one of the best and safest moves a ...
Volunteer work is rewarding no matter who you are, but if you have a memory impairment, it can offer you a renewed sense of purpose while also keeping you socially, physically and mentally engaged – all of which help stimulate the brain and delay the ...
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis is unquestionably difficult for the whole family. Watching your loved one’s personality change and coordinating care with other family members all present challenges that can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are steps you can ...
By Dr. Brent P. Forester, MSc., Geriatric Psychiatrist, Bridges by EPOCH at Westford Imagine the following scenario: Your mother has Alzheimer’s disease and is not only forgetful, but also easily agitated, especially in the late afternoon hours. She ...
The latest Alzheimer’s news has been awash with stories about a simple pen-and-paper test that could help detect Alzheimer’s.Known as the Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination, or Sage for short, the test is comprised of 22 questions and takes ...
By Dr. Brent P. Forester, MSc., Geriatric Psychiatrist, Bridges by EPOCH at WestfordTransitioning to an assisted living community may be challenging to the individual with dementia, their loved ones and caregivers, and to the community who must help ...
According to a new study, individuals who carry a high-risk gene for Alzheimer’s can show brain changes as early as childhood—decades before the onset of the disease.
The gene is called SORL1. Previous studies have shown that the gene may play a role ...
A new study supports a growing body of evidence that suggests singing helps boost cognitive functioning for people with dementia.
Over the course of four months, a group of researchers examined the impact of singing familiar songs on people with ...
By Dr. Brent P. Forester, MSc., Geriatric Psychiatrist, Bridges by EPOCH at WestfordDepression occurs in about 50 to 60 percent of individuals with all forms of dementia, including the Alzheimer’s type of dementia. Symptoms can include emotional ...
The latest Alzheimer’s research offers some good news for bilingual individuals: speaking two or more languages may delay dementia symptoms.The new study, published in the journal Neurology, examined 648 people with various types of dementia, ...
By Dr. Brent P. Forester, MSc., Geriatric Psychiatrist, Bridges by EPOCH at WestfordBehavioral and emotional disturbances are virtually universal over the course of an individual's journey through the illness of dementia. These symptoms vary based on the ...
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Most people understand that Alzheimer’s disease affects memory as well as thinking and reasoning skills. Less commonly understood is the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s ...