It used to be if you were retired, you lived out your remaining years in your home until you became too ill to care for yourself. At that point, the difficult decision would be...
Since its identification more than a century ago, a lot has been learned about Alzheimer's disease and the dementia that it causes. Below is a look at the progress that has been...
No longer having to set your alarm clock after retirement may seem like a dream come true. While you may no longer have a 9-5 job full of responsibilities, retirement is no time...
When it comes to the terms Alzheimer's and Dementia, many people are confused about what each one entails. In fact, they share many symptoms, making them hard to understand for...
Many of you may have seen or read The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. A story of a woman who knew she would eventually lose her memory. Allie, the name Sparks gave his character,...
With the summer months quickly approaching, it's the perfect time to sit down and bond with your aging loved ones. Rather than just watching TV or playing a board game, take the...
Brain health is important and maintaining it can be easier than you might think. Age and genetics are often uncontrollable factors that can lead to Alzheimer’s disease, but there...
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...