Archive for category: Alzheimer’s DIsease

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Dementia Caregiving Strategies for Understanding and Coping with a Senior’s Alternate Reality

Why Does It Happen? Dementia alters a person’s brain so that…
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Alzheimer’s Research Brings Unexpected New Information

If there is one aspect that is a constant in the field of…
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Effects from These Common Medications Can Mimic Dementia

Confusion. Disorientation. Memory loss. While these are certainly…
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How to Discuss a Potential Dementia Diagnosis with a Doctor

Shame. Embarrassment. Fear. The feelings surrounding a potential…
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Research on the Progression of Alzheimer’s Finds 4 Variants of the Disease

For many years, experts examined the progression of Alzheimer’s…
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Entertaining Activity Ideas for Seniors with Low Vision and Alzheimer’s

Finding activities that are fun and engaging for a family…
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Latest News on Alzheimer’s Research: Milestones Reached This Past Year

With so much negative news in the forefront of 2020, it is…
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Shadowing Behaviors and What They Really Mean for Seniors with Dementia

Primary caregivers for a loved one with Alzheimer's are typically…
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Is It Senior Forgetfulness – or Dementia?

You entirely forgot about the doctor’s appointment scheduled…
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How to Handle One of the Most Challenging Alzheimer’s Behaviors

Awkwardness. Discomfort. Disbelief. Shame. All of these feelings…

Living with Dementia: Is It Alzheimer’s or LATE dementia?

An individual who displays memory loss, confusion, poor judgment,…
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The Female Factor: Why Women Are More at Risk for Alzheimer’s

Scientists are finally starting to get a grip on the imbalance…