Is your parent or loved one experiencing substantial memory loss? Are you wondering whether they have Alzheimer’s disease? There are about 5 million people who have Alzheimer’s, which is the most common kind of dementia. As the “baby boomer” generation ages, that figure is expected to rise to almost 15 million people in the next […]
Dementia Care
The Role Music and Art Play in Alzheimer’s Therapy
Do you have a loved one who suffers from Alzheimer’s? Did you know that one of the best ways to engage with someone with Alzheimer’s is through music and art? This kind of Alzheimer’s therapy is a great way to get people to open up. If you’re interested in music or art therapy for Alzheimer’s, […]
Dementia Progression: What to Expect from Diagnosis to End Stage Dementia
Nearly 50 million people in the world currently have dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common–and the most well-known–forms of dementia. But your loved one does not have to contract Alzheimer’s disease in order to experience dementia. Dementia can have profound emotional and psychological impact on everyone involved. Understanding dementia progression can help you […]
Medications in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s: What You Need to Know
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can be both devastating and overwhelming for both the patient and their family. Doctors may prescribe different drugs to slow the progression or manage the effects of the disease. It’s helpful to know and understand the medications indicated for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Around 5.7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s. That number is expected […]
Dementia Wandering: Is Your Loved One at Risk of Getting Lost?
You have probably heard of people with dementia wandering the streets, lost and confused, or at least seen such behavior depicted in a television show or movie. Maybe you’ve even thought about how terrifying that experience must be — not only for the person with dementia but for their family members and caregivers. Now your […]
How to Ease the Financial Burden of Alzheimer’s Care
Do you have a parent with Alzheimer’s? Are you worried that caring for their Alzheimer’s is going to completely cripple the family budget? If you don’t think you have the money to pay for your parent’s care, you shouldn’t feel embarrassed. Many people don’t realize how costly it is to care for aging parents until […]
