Are you wondering if a recent event was a senior moment or Alzheimer’s? Is it simple forgetfulness or dementia? Is this normal aging or something more serious?
CONTINUE READING A ‘Senior Moment’ or Alzheimer’s?
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When families are providing dementia care, it can be really easy to talk for them or to talk about them without thought to their feelings. CONTINUE READING Dementia Care – I Heard That! Azheimer’s disease affects more than 5 million Americans; that equates to 1 in 9 people over the age of 65. CONTINUE READING Alzheimer’s Linked to Loss of Y Chromosome in Men Chair Yoga was developed to fill a void for those who loved Yoga but were unable to practice it for many reasons including disability, obesity, or just being unable to get on and off a mat. Adults recovering from cancer or those suffering chronic neurological disorders gravitated to it for exercise, serenity, and self-esteem. CONTINUE READING One Size Does Not Fit All! Even for those of us who don’t live in hurricane territory, the devastating effects of recent storm shoulds serve as a valuable reminder: disasters can pose a special set of challenges for caregivers. CONTINUE READING 5 Tips for Helping People with Alzheimer’s During an Emergency Good dementia care emphasizes the need for familiar people and familiar environments, and this can be more difficult to support when too many transitions take place. CONTINUE READING For Older Adults With Dementia, Transitions in Care Can Increase Risk for Serious Problems A new study shows that a variety of physical activities from walking to gardening and dancing can improve brain volume and cut the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 50%. CONTINUE READING Different Kinds of Physical Activity Shown to Improve Brain Volume, Cut Alzheimer’s Risk in Half Researchers believe that they may have a part to play in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. CONTINUE READING Blueberries Could be Used to Fight Alzheimer’s Eating at least one portion of fish per week may help to reduce a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia-related illnesses. CONTINUE READING Eating Fish May Help Stave Off Dementia The signs of dementia can be subtle at first. CONTINUE READING 5 Ways the Elderly Can Hide Dementia Symptoms It can be overwhelming to help memory impaired adults and those with dementia, to downsize their home belongings in preparation for a move into a senior care community. CONTINUE READING Memory Impairment and Downsizing: 5 Easy Tips With extreme concentration added, the directional hearing aids might make the difference for success in picking out basics of a conversation (from the low murmur of surrounding sounds) for short time periods, but even the directional hearing aids don’t seem to make much difference in my stress level. CONTINUE READING No Such Thing as BACKGROUND Noise “Although the findings are concerning, it is encouraging to realize that these negative beliefs about aging can be mitigated and positive beliefs about aging can be reinforced, so that the adverse impact is not inevitable.” CONTINUE READING Negative Beliefs About Aging Predict Alzheimer’s Disease in Study Now it seems that SA’s impressive repertoire could expand to include Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease; one of its components has been found to bind to an enzyme called Glyceraldehyde 3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (GAPDH), a culprit in these diseases. CONTINUE READING Yet Another Role for Aspirin One of the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease is the loss of synapses – the structures that connect neurons in the brain. CONTINUE READING Discovery Could Lead to New Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease There are several situations in which people can benefit from therapy. CONTINUE READING 10 Signs of Caregiver Stress and Depression, When to Get Professional Help FTD is the most common form of dementia among people in their 50s. Unlike with Alzheimer’s disease, memory problems are not a highly prominent symptom of the condition. CONTINUE READING Changes in Humor May be Early Indicator for Dementia Sundowner’s syndrome is a condition in which individuals with Alzheimer’s become more agitated as the day goes on. CONTINUE READING Sundowner’s and the Coffee Connection: Why the Symptoms May Improve with Less Caffeine Dr. Montessori believed devoutly (as do we) that every person deserves to be treated with respect and compassion. She encourages us to celebrate each person’s individual gifts. CONTINUE READING The Montessori Method for Alzheimer’s Care People with Alzheimer’s can live in their homes, as long as safety measures are in place CONTINUE READING Home Safety and Alzheimer’s |
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