Samantha’s dad, Walter, had always been a proud, hardworking man. In his seventies, dementia began to cloud his memory. One afternoon, he asked where his mother was. Samantha froze; her grandmother had been gone for more than forty years. She gently told him the truth. Walter’s face fell, his eyes filled with tears, and for ... Read More
Travel season is in full swing, and many of us have made plans to enjoy the peak season in the United States. Everyone deserves to take vacations, and that includes family caregivers of people who are experiencing cognitive decline. Traveling with someone who has dementia can be rewarding, meaningful—and, at times, unpredictable. People who have ... Read More
Living with dementia can make everyday tasks harder to navigate—and unfortunately, it can also make a person more vulnerable to fraud. Scammers often target people with cognitive impairments, knowing they may have difficulty recognizing a scam or remembering important safety rules. Becoming a victim of financial fraud later in life can be devastating for a ... Read More
When a loved one receives a diagnosis of dementia, it can be a welcome answer to years of questions. But it’s also the start of a new journey for families with lots of unknown variables. It’s a hard thing for adults to navigate—but what about kids? Maybe your teenager has noticed grandma’s symptoms, but how ... Read More
Taking care of someone with dementia is a big job. Depending on the stage of dementia and a loved one’s abilities, dementia caregiving can involve a wide-ranging set of challenges for both the person with dementia and the caregiver. Thankfully, technology is catching up to the unique needs of people with dementia and their caregivers. ... Read More
Music is a big part of life! Many of our great moments involve music; birthdays, weddings, and graduations are more enjoyable with great music. Music can invoke a special memory, change your mood, energize you, and make you want to dance. But were you aware that music may impact brain health and sleep quality as ... Read More
Many of us struggle to recall a certain word every now and then. But persistent difficulty with communication may lead to a diagnosis of a condition called aphasia. Aphasia Awareness month was in June, a great time to learn more about this condition and how it is treated. Aphasia is a communication disorder that affects ... Read More
Why do older adults experience memory and thinking problems? For years, the assumption was that most dementia was caused by Alzheimer’s disease. But more recent research using advanced brain imaging and large collections of data has shown that it’s not that simple. A study of 1,100 older adults released by the U.S. Department of Veterans ... Read More
Everyone in the family is worried about Mom’s memory problems—but she insists nothing is wrong. She had a doctor appointment yesterday. Can family find out what the health care professional thinks? This is a complicated issue with lots of gray areas! In the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease, a senior and their family may be ... Read More
Daphni you, and everything you do for Carol, is at the top of my list for things I’m thankful for. Not sure if you realize how much you impact Carol and how much you benefit her, but I do, and I am truly thankful.