Articles On:Alzheimer’s / Dementia
Struggling with Forgotten Appointments
A 66-year-old continues to struggle with forgotten appointments. She not only feels bad for the ...
Music and Dementia: A Beneficial Connection
Can music help someone with Alzheimer’s disease? Dr. Nathan Seven of Mayo Clinic looks at ...
Ease the Transition to Memory Care
The move to a memory care facility can be difficult for the new resident and ...
One Family’s Story of Dementia Delusions
Watching a loved one decline inevitably brings feelings of grief. When the loved one displays ...
Dad’s Friends Deserted Him Due to His Dementia
Their 98-year-old father has mild dementia – communication is difficult, but his feelings are intact. ...
Benefits of Semi-Private Living in Memory Care
When you realize that a loved one needs trained, round-the-clock care for Alzheimer’s or other ...
A Friend’s Cognitive Issues Spoil the Card Games
A friend’s cognitive issues are disrupting the group’s weekly card games, and her fellow players ...
Red Light Therapy for Seniors
A popular, futuristic-like therapy may have useful applications for older adults as well, from relieving ...
Alzheimer’s and Genetics
If a parent has a form of dementia, does that mean their children will, too? ...
Holiday Disappointment
Christmas and their 55th wedding anniversary are complicated by her husband’s advanced dementia. To add ...