Have you heard about The Father? There have been some amazing The Father reviews, focusing on the film’s portrayal of dementia and family relationships. It follows the character of Anthony (played by Anthony Hopkins) and his daughter Anne (played by Olivia Colman). Anthony Hopkins won an Academy Award for his role, while Olivia Colman was […]
Dementia
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 to Deal with Manipulative Elderly Parents
Manipulative behavior can arise in seniors for many reasons and it is a critical area that caregivers need to address. Failing to do so can cause long-term stress. But, while the area is challenging, there are some approaches that can help.
The Best Chess Set for Seniors – Advice and Top Picks
Chess is a especially powerful way to challenge one’s thinking and to improve cognition. This post highlights how you can choose the best chess set for seniors, along with why doing so is important.
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 […]