We all know that music makes us feel good. Even as infants, we are soothed by the calming effect of a simple lullaby, and according to research, this phenomenon continues well into old age. Simply listening to music has been…
Aphasia can make it difficult to communicate with someone in your care. Understand Aphasia better and how to engage those living with this disorder. Nearly 180,000 Americans acquire Aphasia every year. It affects 1 in 250 people in the U.S.;…
New research from Alzheimer’s UK has shown that over half of people affected by dementia find Christmas the most isolating time of the year. While most of us excitedly begin our Christmas countdown sadly for people living with dementia this…
In the same way that alcoholism, cocaine addiction, and heroin addiction are different and yet are all addictions, Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia. There are many types of dementia, which is a term for a general syndrome in…
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…
One of the most difficult things about dementia is that it can change the behavior and personality of the person suffering with it. Paranoia, anxiety, sudden outbursts and other unpredictable behaviors can make it difficult to know how to interact…
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease impacts every aspect of your daily life and can be emotionally and physically draining. An exceptional amount of understanding, energy, and patience is required as your loved one’s abilities decline and they…
Dementia not only affects the person with the illness, but the entire family. Family relationships are almost certain to change, and conflict often arises as roles and responsibilities change and critical decisions need to be made. Maintaining positive communication among…