Articles On:dementia

January 18, 2023

Deep Pressure Stimulation for Seniors

An increasingly popular therapy, Deep Pressure Stimulation, has spawned products promising to help a variety ...

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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.
December 23, 2022

How the Brain Can Stay ‘Young’

Even as we get older, we can continue to remain mentally strong through a process ...

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December 6, 2022

Travel Tips for Alzheimer’s Families

The year my family traveled with Grandmother Tobey to a holiday gathering was memorable. She ...

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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.
December 5, 2022

Tips for Seniors Learning a Musical Instrument

You’re never too old to learn something new! After her recent success in learning to ...

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woman learning to play a violin at home. Image by Volodymyr Melnyk. You’re never too old to learn something new! After her recent success in learning to play piano using an app as her instructor, writer Terri L. Jones offers tips for seniors learning a musical instrument.
November 16, 2022

Eight Ways to Support an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

If you have a friend or family member who is caring for a loved one ...

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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.
November 1, 2022

Caregiving Basics for Dementia Caregivers

By knowing the caregiving basics of caring for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias – ...

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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.
October 21, 2022

Memory Lapses or Early Signs of Dementia?

While some memory lapses are normal, others are signs of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms ...

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October 3, 2022

Wife’s Dementia Results in Temptation

Having a spouse with advanced dementia can create a sense of isolation that leaves you ...

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Dementia spouse experiencing loneliness from wife on computer ID 151681210 © Stokkete | Dreamstime.com
September 14, 2022

The Need for Nondrug Therapy for Dementia

Andrew E. Budson, M.D., Harvard Health Blog discusses the rising tide of Alzheimer’s disease and ...

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man with dementia. Photo by Robert Kneschke, Dreamstime. The rising tide of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias show the need for nondrug therapy for dementia in addition to pharmaceuticals.
August 30, 2022

Alzheimer’s Disease and Women

Andrew E. Budson, M.D., of Harvard Health Blog examines Alzheimer’s disease and women – its ...

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confused woman looking at calendar. Image by Katie Nelsling, Dreamstime. Andrew E. Budson, M.D., of Harvard Health Blog examines Alzheimer’s disease and women – its greater prevalence among women, possible reasons and causes, and tips for avoiding this form of dementia.