Cognitive concerns like dementia are one of the most prevalent issues among senior adults. When a loved one has dementia, they can struggle with memory loss, confusion, insomnia, and mood swings. In some cases, the disease is diagnosed at an…
Do you have a parent or other loved one struggling with Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurological condition that affects memory and cognitive skills. This makes it difficult for patients to care for themselves as they age. If you…
Has your parent or a loved one been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease? Dementia is a condition that impacts patients’ quality of life and presents a wide variety of symptoms and safety concerns. One of the most worrisome behaviors…
It can be easy, when your loved one appears to be a shell of the vibrant human being they were in their youth, to treat them with less respect or awareness of the human being that they still are. Even…
Caring for a parent with impaired memory can be challenging and emotionally taxing. You may also find it hard to talk to your parent as their communication skills dwindle. Perhaps they become easily agitated during regular conversations. Maybe they have…
The Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report released by the Alzheimer's Association® contains data on the impact of this disease in every state across the nation. Below are Alzheimer's Disease facts, figures, and statistics for the state of California. The…
Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, an annual report released by the Alzheimer's Association®, reveals the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation's health care system. These resources are made available courtesy of alz.org. 2020 Alzheimer’s…
Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are at increased risk for injury or harm in certain areas of the home. As the disease progresses, they may become unaware of the dangers that exist. Consider taking the following precautions…
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. In 1983, when former President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, fewer than 2 million Americans had Alzheimer’s. Today, that number has climbed to nearly 5.4 million. Understand the…
If you or a senior loved one has experienced hallucinations, you likely know how troubling they can be. A hallucination is a sensory experience of something that does not exist outside the mind, usually in the form of visual or…