The Importance of Diversity in Alzheimer's Research Participants...Doctors use Alzheimer's research to understand the best way to treat each person. Because differences between people can change the way they...reactionscomments
Circadian Rhythm: The Relationship Between Sleep and Alzheimer's...As you age, your body changes. One thing that happens as you get older is your sleep patterns tend to be different...reactionscomments
Altoida Digital Neuro Signature: Alzheimer’s Predictive Tool...Understanding cognitive (thinking) ability is important for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease. Early detection can help find mild cognitive impairment (MCI). MCI...reactionscomments
The Relationship Between Alzheimer's and Alcohol Use Disorder...It is well known that heavy and binge drinking can cause liver cirrhosis. But did you know that there is also a...reactionscomments
Sources for Alzheimer's Education and Caregiver Training...Oftentimes people with Alzheimer's disease find their caregivers by default. Typically a family member or close friend will take up the role...
What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?...Dementia is a more general term than Alzheimer's disease. Dementia describes symptoms of memory impairment or cognitive decline severe enough to affect...
Finding Qualified Care for Alzheimer's: Tips and Navigating the Process...If you or someone you love has Alzheimer's disease you may find that, at some point, you need some extra help in...reactions1comment
What's the Link Between Dementia and Air Pollution?...Although a variety of factors may cause dementia, scientists have been looking at a somewhat unexpected possible variable: air pollution. Several studies...reactionscomments
When to Consider Assisted Living with Alzheimer's Disease...If you are a loved one or caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's disease, you may face a difficult decision about when to...reactionscomments
Music Therapy as a Treatment Option for Alzheimer’s?...Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that slowly takes away memory, language, and reasoning. It usually affects people 65 and older, and...reactionscomments
Mom's Experience with Occupational Therapy...One definition of Occupational Therapy is a form of Therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through...reactions1comment
When Dementia Affects Driving...I have always personally equated my driving privilege with my independence. Quite honestly, many of you reading this may also feel the...reactionscomments
How Does Alzheimer's Disease Affect Driving?...Giving up driving privileges is something no one loves doing, but when a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, this is something...
When it's Time to Take the Car Keys Away...The day we took Dad's car keys away is forever etched in my mind. It was not an easy family decision, but...reactionscomments
The Different Types of Dementia: A Deep Dive...Dementia is a condition that is common among older adults. This condition involves the loss of cognitive function. That means it is...reactionscomments
Supporting My Wife Emotionally in Our Caregiving...Caregiving is really taxing. It is challenging financially, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Nothing really prepared me to be a caregiver. I have...reactions1comment
Going Public with Alzheimer's...On the day my husband Philip was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, we agreed that we wouldn't follow the pattern of isolation that many...reactions3comments
Denny's Last Ride...My cowboy husband on his last ride this last weekend. It was a very heartwarming day as some of our friends came...reactions2comments
New Helps for Travelers With Dementia...I remember dressing up to fly. Now, it is all about being comfortable. Times have changed, and as tens of millions of...reactions2comments
