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Manipulative behavior in the elderly

How to Deal with Manipulative Elderly Parents

October 17, 2019 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc 19 Comments

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

The Best Chess Set for Seniors – Advice and Top Picks

October 4, 2019 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc 1 Comment

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

Cognition, Aging, and Dementia – How the Brain Changes with Age

June 17, 2019 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

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.

Alzheimer's disease in seniors

The Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease in Seniors

June 13, 2019 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

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 […]

Reducing dementia risk

Powerful Ways to Reduce Dementia Risk

March 13, 2019 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Dementia can be a scary idea, especially as there remains so much that we don’t know. Yet, research shows that there are various ways to lower your risk.

Death and grief

Grief and Dementia – A Complex Process

December 7, 2018 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Grief is always difficult. It’s a heart-wrenching process that often isn’t predictable. In fact, grief looks different from one person to another.  The complexity of grief becomes even more significant once you add caregiving into the mix. Caregivers often begin to grieve while their family member is still alive – a process that is even […]

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