Supporting an aging parent with dementia can seem overwhelming, yet there are many straightforward practical ways you can help them.
Alzheimer's Disease
The 6 Best Types of Puzzles for Alzheimer’s Patients
Puzzles often feature on lists of gifts for dementia patients, including those with Alzheimer’s disease. But, what makes puzzles for Alzheimer’s patients so powerful and how can you take advantage of them? Well, first of all, we’re not talking about large puzzles with 1,000, 2,000, or even 10,000 pieces. Nor are we talking about complicated […]
The African American Advantage in Dementia Caregiving
Research often suggests that African American caregivers fare relatively well when supporting dementia patients. African American caregivers tend to be more resilient, experience less emotional distress, are more likely to report positive experiences, and experience less depression. This is an interesting pattern and an area that researchers have been working hard at trying to understand. […]
How Caregivers And Dementia Patients Experienced The Coronavirus Crisis
In this post, we’re taking a close look at some of the current challenges, along with their implications for caregivers, seniors, and their families. Then, we highlight some approaches that may help with the various issues, touching on experiences from real caregivers along the way.
Cognition, Aging, and Dementia – How the Brain Changes with Age
This post examines the way that the brain naturally changes with age – to tie in with our previous piece on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
The Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease in Seniors
The topic of cognition often comes up in any discussion of age. After all, research into dementia has been increasing, with a strong emphasis on finding the causes of conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, along with treatments. In this post, we’re taking a detailed look at the current research into Alzheimer’s disease. Our next post highlights […]