Coping with Early-Stage Dementia
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month and its goal is to educate people about Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia and the care that individuals with the disease require. As…
Keeping the Senior Brain Sharp
Keeping the Senior Brain Sharp “Use it or lose it” is an old cliché that is especially accurate when applied to cognitive function. While nothing can stop the aging process,…
Shining a Light on Alzheimer’s Dementia During World Alzheimer’s Month
According to the CDC, Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. This means that there is a very good chance that you or someone you…
How to Tell Your Kids that Grandma or Grandpa has Dementia
Understanding and coping with a parent or loved one with dementia can be extremely emotional and stressful for adults and even more so for young children. Grandparents hold a very…
The Warning Signs of Dementia
My Mom couldn't find her keys? Could it be dementia? Dad forgot the way home? Could it be dementia? There's paperwork and bills piling up at my parent's home? Could…