The brain is a remarkable tool we can refine through continuous training and learning. Consider “exercising” your mind to protect against cognitive decline and aid with certain mental health symptoms.
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and How Family Caregivers Can Help
When you learn that your senior loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you may be feeling a lot of mixed emotions. You might feel sad, angry, and confused. You might also feel relieved that their condition has been discovered early enough and that you have time to find ways to help them. On the…
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Preserving Memories With a Loved One—Questions to Ask Before it’s Too Late
Most of us think we have more time than we actually do. Dementia may seem to move slowly, but its stealth blindsides us when suddenly our loved one can’t remember important dates, events, or people. So many times, after my mom passed, I wished I’d asked her about this person or that event. She lost…
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How-To Tips and Tricks that Make Your Home Safe and Comforting for Someone With Alzheimer’s
Visit The Diary of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver for more insights, information, and support on caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Adapting to life with Alzheimer’s can be a challenge for everyone — not only the Alzheimer’s patient but also their caregivers and loved ones. One of the biggest things to consider is how to…
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The Ultimate Resource Guide – Understanding Dementia for Caregivers: Types, Signs, and Treatments
The idea of losing one’s memory—or watching a loved one or patient go through this for the first time—is likely frightening to most people. While most types of dementia—though not all—are incurable, there are ways to recognize the signs early, stave off or slow progression, and care for yourself and those with dementia as the…
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Alzheimer’s Abuse Can Come From Anywhere Just Like This Something To Remember On This Longest Day
I’ll admit it, I’m a news junkie. I start off with CNN, switch over to NBC followed up by MSNBC, and by that time I’m either pissed off or hurting physically by the pain that I see in every direction. I like to stay up to date on current events and to do that…
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How a Caregiver Can Help Their Loved One Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits with Alzheimer’s
Most people think of Alzheimer’s as a disease that only affects the elderly, but early-onset Alzheimer’s can develop in people who are still as young as their late 40s. If you’re a caregiver to someone that has Alzheimer’s and can’t work anymore you can help them file a claim for Social…
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6 Helpful Tips for Taking Care of a Loved One with Dementia
Looking after a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia can be an all-consuming, physically, and emotionally demanding journey. Seeing your loved one’s functional and cognitive abilities diminish overtime is heartbreaking, but the process of caring for a family member with dementia can also bring you a lot of joy and personal…
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Brain Training Games That Seniors Will Enjoy
these digital brain training games are specially designed for the purpose of improving brain function, you can track, record, and account for your progress over time.
What You Need to Know About Dental and Oral Care for People Living with Dementia
For people living with dementia, taking care of their own dental and oral health often prove to be a challenge. With the way dementia causes problems with their thinking, behavior, and memory, those diagnosed with it will likely fail to remember to brush their teeth or even use a toothbrush as their condition progresses. If…
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