Changes to our sleep patterns naturally occur with aging, but scientists are finding links between changes to sleep and senior memory impairment, cognitive decline, and even dementia. When we get older, we begin to forget things. That’s the common wisdom, anyway, and it’s ...
Alzheimer’s disease is a fast growing epidemic worldwide, by 2050, more than 66 million people could be living with the disease. When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, facing an uncertain future can be terrifying for all involved. A big part of this...
Assisted living and memory care are two fast-growing options for long-term senior care. Read our primer to find out the major differences between the two types of care, including cost, services offered, and how to choose a facility for your loved one. Around 70% of adults over the age...
You’ve heard some of the frightening facts and figures about Alzheimer’s Disease, but are you up on the latest information? Researchers learn more and more about Alzheimer’s every year, and some of the statistics are staggering indeed. The Alzheimer’s Associati...
Mild cognitive impairment cause memory loss and poor judgment, both of which may not be obvious until it’s too late. Seniors with mild cognitive impairment are at risk for making disastrous money management decisions that can jeopardize their life savings, their home ownership, ...
Mid-to-late stage dementia and Alzheimer’s patients often present challenging behavior problems for their caregivers. The anger, sadness, paranoia, confusion, and fear they’re experiencing can result in oppositional, aggressive and sometimes violent speech or actions. Re...
Activity directors at assisted living communities and occupational therapists have long known the benefits of using music for dementia therapy – it can help to engage, manage stress, soothe and uplift the moods of those suffering from Alzheimer’s and memory impairment. In ...
If you’re worried about memory impairment in an aging loved one, here’s a tip that may sound familiar: make sure they eat their veggies. Although there’s no single must-have food to prevent age-related memory impairment, there are some important dietary tips that can...
Anyone who has witnessed a loved one succumb to Alzheimer’s disease knows its cruelty. Although it can strike any of us and cannot be cured, we do not need to feel powerless against the disease. Years of research has given the medical community a snapshot of factors under our control...
Read about the growing arsenal of Alzheimer’s tests, from simple memory testing for mild cognitive impairment to brand-new brain imaging applications. When it comes to diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, the prevailing mantra is “the earlier the better.” The probl...
