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- Jan 11, 2019
Caregiver's Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors
Caring for older adults suffering from dementia is no easy task. You want to love and support…
Read more- Jul 19, 2018
Use It or Lose It: Keeping Your Mind Sharp to Maintain Independence
You may have used the phrase “use it or lose it” to describe muscles and the work…
Read more- Jan 30, 2017
Can Exercise Prevent Dementia?
The benefits of exercise seem to be abundant; it can help you lose or maintain your weight,…
Read more- Nov 28, 2016
The Scary Reality of Alzheimer’s and Wandering Off
Alzheimer’s is such a complex disease that it can be difficult to focus on all the different…
Read more- Apr 29, 2016
A Healthy Heart May Decrease Dementia Risk
New research has found that there may be a link between cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s. Conducted at…
Read more- Dec 3, 2014
Progressive Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s Disease, and someone new is diagnosed every…
Read more- Aug 11, 2014
Could Low Vitamin D Lead to Dementia?
Vitamin D can be a tricky thing these days. With most doctors recommending that we limit our…
Read more- Jul 21, 2014
Seniors, Sleep and Dementia
By now, the importance of getting the right amount of sleep in order to perform and feel…
Read more- Apr 23, 2014
It Might Not Be Dementia: Hydrocephalus
The first signs of memory loss can be quite alarming. With aging, you may begin to notice…
Read more- Apr 16, 2014
Caregiver Resource: Occupational Therapist for Dementia
In our latest installment in the Caregiver Resource Series we spoke to Occupational Therapist, Catherine Verrier Piersol…
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