Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disease that is affecting about 5.5 million people worldwide as of 2017. This disease attacks and destroys healthy neurons in the brain,...
Caregiver burnout is the product of long-term stress. It is the mental exhaustion that caregivers feel when they are overwhelmed by their responsibilities. It often occurs when...
When a grandparent suffers from memory loss, it can be confusing for children. Little things that we all take for granted, like knowing someone’s name, can be a frustrating...
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease that every patient experiences differently. For example, the rate at which it progresses varies from person to person. However, in...
Change is hard no matter what your age, but for seniors, it is especially hard. When a loved one must transition from their home to a long term care facility, it evokes feelings...
The state of memory care continues to evolve as increased demand for memory care grows with the aging population. New developments and trends include facility design, increased...
More and more people are turning to at-home genetic testing in order to learn more about their health. An at-home genetic test for Alzheimer's is available for those concerned...
Older adults with dementia still have the desires to feel engaged in life, be successful, and have fun. Even though they can't enjoy many of the same activities they used to,...
Dementia is on the rise, partly because better health care means an aging population. The increase is also due to changes in the lifestyles of recent generations. Sedentary...
