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
Moments of Clarity...My husband was diagnosed several years ago with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He has been slowly digressing over the years. Just recently, he...reactions8comments
Fun with Art...Once upon a time, my sweet student was really mad. She said her daughter wouldn't let her buy a house she liked...reactions3comments
My First Experience With Agitation...Out of nowhere, as I was crying about the frustration I feel when I can’t remember things. I began throwing things around...reactions19comments
Advocating For Your Loved One...When is it a good time to speak up for your loved one? We should try to leave them speak for themselves...reactions2comments
Capturing Alzheimer's Through the Camera Lens...Alzheimer's is a disease that progresses with time. We had the opportunity to speak with Ashley, a talented photographer, on her experience...reactionscomments
Medication Experience: Do What Is Right for You...I am sure that many will relate to my story of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. After a very lengthy process of all...reactions10comments
Keeping Our Marriage Together While Caregiving...It's after 11:30 pm. Most of the house is dark, save one, the bathroom. You can hear the owls hooting. The bedtime...reactions2comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
