Dementia is a general term for a decline in cognitive function, mainly affecting the elderly. People with dementia may have difficulty remembering personal information and basic facts, solving problems, and completing daily tasks. Although…

It's not uncommon for seniors in the beginning stages of Dementia or Alzheimer's to struggle with their phones. Some days are better than others, of course. Often, the problems show up as forgetting common phone numbers. Sometimes, they…

Would you believe me if I said consuming B vitamins to prevent Alzheimer's can actually prove effective? Hold on! This is not a theory based on science fiction; we have evidence!  Many experts believe B vitamins can protect us against…

Caring for a loved one with dementia has its own challenges. One of these challenges is thinking of bonding activities so that your loved one can still enjoy your company. There are many activities to choose from, but solving puzzles…

People live longer and healthier thanks to public health and healthcare improvements. However, the other side of these improvements is the increased number of people living with chronic diseases like dementia. In this regard, diet and…

Anxiety, anger, or agitation often accompany Alzheimer's or dementia in seniors. Luckily, the market has many products to help those with dementia or their caregivers. Dementia products include clocks, calendars, medication reminders,…

Alzheimer's diagnosis can be overwhelming as it is. You don't need the extra confusion from not understanding the medical terms your doctor might use. Like every other disease, Alzheimer's and Dementia have their own associated glossary. In…

The term dementia encompasses a variety of disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, dementia with Lewy Bodies, frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and others. Even though each type of dementia progresses differently, two general diagnostic…

Seeing a loved one suffer from Alzheimer's disease or other dementias can be difficult. Being able to relate to someone experiencing cognitive decline can be both important and powerful for you. Sensory activities for Dementia patients can…

Did you know that more than 200 diseases and injuries are associated with alcohol use? The harmful use of alcohol causes 3 million deaths every year, which is 5.3% of all deaths. Even worse, recent research has shown the adverse effects of…

Doctor J. Rusnak once said: “Release in your mind who your loved one used to be and accept who they are today.” He spoke of Alzheimer’s patients and the importance of acceptance in such circumstances. Perhaps acceptance should begin right…

Do you think it is impossible to get Gifts for Alzheimer Patients? What could be a better gift than something that will make a dementia-affected loved one smile? At this time, our loved ones need our love and support more than forever. But…