It can be frustrating dealing with dementia, and communication strategies may not always be successful, particularly in the middle and later stages of the disease. Brain changes impact the ability to hear, process, and respond effectively to conversations, and it’s up to us, as caregivers to implement new approaches to communicating to more successfully connect […]
continue readingHave you ever felt yourself preparing to bubble over with uncontrollable laughter at the most inopportune moment in time – in a packed elevator, a hushed waiting room, or a religious service? Although there are, of course, instances when we must control the silliness, author Jane Heller says that, “Humor can keep us balanced, even […]
continue readingThe old adage is true: elephants really do have excellent memories, even into their old age. For instance, they’re able to recollect and return to very particular places many years after visiting them, regardless of age. Just what can we glean from elephants that might lead a new Alzheimer’s treatment and enhancing our own cognitive […]
continue readingCould there be anything better than getting up well rested after an excellent night’s sleep, fully energized and ready to face your day? For many older adults – as many as one third of them – obtaining sufficient sleep only occurs within their dreams. And unfortunately, it is a common assumption that inadequate sleep is […]
continue readingThomas Edison’s infamous words ring true today regarding the race to locate both the main cause and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease: “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Every day tends to bring hopeful news of yet another clinical trial, followed shortly afterwards by the disappointing news that outcomes […]
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