While there are particular commonalities, Alzheimer’s disease affects each individual differently. Our highly trained dementia caregivers know, for example, that while one individual may take pleasure in being outside, someone else might be overloaded by so much sensory input and prefer a tranquil indoor environment. Someone may love a morning bath routine, while a measure […]
continue readingScientists are at long last starting to get a handle on the imbalance between Alzheimer’s diagnoses in females and men. Generally, approximately 2/3 of people with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. are female, and as researchers start to better understand the particular nuances behind the pattern of women and dementia, we are able to begin to […]
continue readingThey’re already understood to result in a number of short-term side effects, such as memory issues and confusion, but new research links several of the stronger anticholinergic drugs (such as those prescribed for Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, depression, and overactive bladder) as potential risk factors for dementia.
continue readingOf the many challenges pertaining to providing care for a senior loved one with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association indicates that the most prevalent challenge is with personal hygiene for a number of reasons:
continue readingThe Alzheimer’s Association has released its 2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a full 5.8 million Americans currently diagnosed with the disease – including 1 out of every 10 older adults – it’s essential for everyone to be familiar with the most recent breakthroughs in research and treatments. According to the report, the number […]
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