Healthy Aging
Human Aging: Exploring the Age-Defying Power of Laughter
Discover the amazing health benefits of laughter, including enhanced immune system, decreased stress levels, and a potential prevention of heart disease.
Memory Problems Or Mild Cognitive Deficits
Medication
Urinary Tract Infections and Their Impact on Dementia
Caregivers of individuals with dementia must be aware of the potential link between urinary tract infections and cognitive decline. Learn the signs and risk factors of UTIs, as well as strategies for identifying and treating infections to prevent progression of dementia.
Behavior Modification
Home Safety for Seniors with Dementia
Learn about the importance of home safety for seniors with dementia and tips for implementing safety locks and storage solutions.
Types of Dementia
What Are Alzheimer Symptoms?
Learn about the early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, including mild memory loss, difficulty learning new information, and changes in behavior and mood. Discover the underlying mechanisms behind Alzheimer's and the importance of gene inheritance and lifestyle triggers.
Types of Dementia
Vision Problems Associated With Dementia
Discover the common vision problems associated with dementia and learn how to anticipate and address them. From difficulty re-adjusting spatial orientation to misinterpretations of reflections, this article provides insight on how to promote successful outings for those with dementia.
Alzheimer's
Caregiver Tips for the Early Stages of Dementia
Providing care for a loved one in the early stages of dementia can be challenging. Learn about physical, financial, and cognitive signs to look for and how to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for your family member with dementia.
Caregiver Tips
The Silent Struggle: Depression Among Caregivers of Dementia Patients
A study by Kenneth E Covinsky, MD, MPH found that caregivers of dementia patients have a high rate of depression. Learn about the signs of depression, how difficult patient behaviors can affect caregivers, and ways to get support.
Alzheimer's
Early Signs of Alzheimer's
Don't let the first signs of dementia go unnoticed. Learn about the classic early signs of Alzheimer's and the best methods for slowing or stopping the progression of the disease through diagnosis, medications, and lifestyle changes.
Resources
Understanding Dementia Care Starts With Knowing the Disease
With over 50 causes of dementia, it's important for caregivers to understand the unique needs of each individual. Our guide helps prepare for future care needs and navigate the challenges of dementia care.
Medical Conditions
Can't Remember Things? Having Random Memory Loss?
Discover the common causes of memory loss and mental confusion, including brain tumors, chronic alcohol abuse, dehydration, depression and more. Learn how these conditions can affect an individual's mental status and how they may be reversible
Types of Dementia
Understanding Aging and Alzheimer's Disease
Understand the symptoms, causes, and treatment of irreversible dementias like Alzheimer's. Learn about plaques and tangles impact on the brain and the importance of early diagnosis.
Caregiving Issues
Dealing with Dementia and Alzheimer's: Seeking Support and Managing Burnout
Feeling overwhelmed from caring for a loved one with dementia? Alzheimer's support groups can provide access to professional counselors, doctors, and others experiencing the same difficulties.