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How to Interact with a Person with Dementia in Distress
While targeted at emergency personnel, this video is still full of tips for caregivers of loved ones experiencing dementia.
Recognizing symptoms of dementia and knowing how to reduce stress and resist
6 Smartphone Apps for Managing, Coping and Understanding Alzheimer’s
The signs of Alzheimer’s have been known for decades. It starts out small with difficulty remembering things that just happened, but over time, quickly degenerates into difficulty speaking, mood swing
4 Serious Complications of Diabetes Specific to the Elderly
Type-2 diabetes is a condition that affects over ¼ of Americans over the age of 65.
Although there has been a dramatic and alarming increase of type-2 diabetes among young people, it has increased at
SuperAger Brains Yield New Clues to Their Remarkable Memories
HIGHLIGHTS Brains of 80-year-old SuperAgers look 30 years younger They have nearly 90 percent fewer tangles linked to Alzheimer’s Brains have whopping supply of neuron related to higher social intelli
10 Mental Health and Recovery Resources for Seniors
7% of people (that’s over 20 million in the US) have a major depressive disorder (1). More than HALF of these people do not get the treatment they need (2). We hope the following resources can guide y
The 6 Pillars of a Brain-Healthy Lifestyle
The 6 pillars of a brain-healthy lifestyle can help prevent the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia related issues.
The health of your brain, like the health of your body, depends on ma
Calmess, Consistency Help Loved Ones With Alzheimer's Disease
Nearly everyone has been touched by Alzheimer’s disease.
Whether it’s a parent, a spouse, another family member or a friend, most of us have been affected. That’s especially true here in Palm Beach Co
Identify the Signs Indicating the Need of Caregiver Services
When you have an aging loved one at home there comes a time when you need to take a decision on their ongoing care. With age, people tend to loose physical strength as well as the ability to take righ
Dementia Expert, Teepa Snow, Shares Tips For Better Care Experiences
Teepa Snow is a dementia care and education specialist whose teaching style has won her fervent admirers among caregivers in North America. An occupational therapist by training, she has been called “