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Category: Alzheimer’s / Dementia

Keeping a Loved One with Dementia Engaged

When dementia begins to affect a person’s abilities to participate in some activities, the loss of busyness can affect their ...
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3/10/2023 | By Terri L. Jones

bored sad older man. Image by Monkey Business Images. Dementia affects a person's ability to participate in activities. We share five ways to keep a loved one with dementia engaged and active.

Frontotemporal Dementia: Bruce Willis’s Diagnosis

The news of actor Bruce Willis’s diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) has brought new attention to this degenerative disorder. The ...
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2/17/2023 | By Annie Tobey

Actor Bruce Willis. Image by Denis Makarenko. The news of actor Bruce Willis’s diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) has brought new attention to this degenerative disorder.

Diagnosing Dementia: Take Steps Early

Is that memory lapse a simple sign of aging or a more serious sign of dementia? By taking early steps ...
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2/8/2023 | By Seniors Guide Staff

woman in doctor's office. By Monkey Business Images. Is that memory lapse a simple sign of aging or a more serious sign of dementia? By taking early steps in diagnosing dementia, an individual can take proactive steps to plan for the future and begin early treatment – or have peace of mind in ruling it out or addressing other issues.

Deep Pressure Stimulation for Seniors

An increasingly popular therapy, Deep Pressure Stimulation, has spawned products promising to help a variety of issues, with easy do-it-yourself ...
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1/18/2023 | By Faith Boluwatife

sitting man covered with a blanket, with a caregiver beside him. By Monkey Business Images. Can Deep Pressure Stimulation for seniors provide benefits? A look at DPS, products like weighted blankets, and advantages for older adults.

How the Brain Can Stay ‘Young’

Even as we get older, we can continue to remain mentally strong through a process known as neuroplasticity. Learn more ...
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12/23/2022 | By Howard LeWine, M.D.

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Travel Tips for Alzheimer’s Families

The year my family traveled with Grandmother Tobey to a holiday gathering was memorable. She was happy to be surrounded ...
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12/6/2022 | By Annie Tobey

Extended family gathered in a living room. Image provided by Alzheimer's Association - Eastern North Carolina. These travel tips for Alzheimer’s can help families plan and navigate a trip with their loved one, during the holidays or any time of year.

Eight Ways to Support an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

If you have a friend or family member who is caring for a loved one with dementia, you may be ...
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11/16/2022 | By Alzheimer's Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter

a loving older gay couple, as one man tenderly combs the hair of his partner. If you know someone caring for a loved one with dementia, these 8 ways to support an Alzheimer’s caregiver give you ideas on how to help.

Caregiving Basics for Dementia Caregivers

By knowing the caregiving basics of caring for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias – both knowledge and resources – ...
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11/1/2022 | By Alzheimer's Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter

An adult daughter and her mother. Image by Noriko Cooper. Caregiving basics, terms and resources help dementia caregivers care for loved ones: person-centered care, burnout, respite care, and others.

Memory Lapses or Early Signs of Dementia?

While some memory lapses are normal, others are signs of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. If you notice ...
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10/21/2022 | By Howard LeWine, M.D.

memory lapses or dementia

Wife’s Dementia Results in Temptation

Having a spouse with advanced dementia can create a sense of isolation that leaves you longing for more. A husband ...
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10/3/2022 | By Amy Dickinson

Dementia spouse experiencing loneliness from wife on computer ID 151681210 © Stokkete | Dreamstime.com

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