Dear Hayek,I read that people with dementia have a hard time with change of location and routine. But I have also heard that travel can be a good form of therapy for someone with dementia. How can both of these things be … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Travel Can Be a Form of Therapy for People with Dementia
What It’s Really Like to Have Dementia: Fully Experiencing the Symptoms for Five Minutes of Your Life
Anyone who cares for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia knows that it can be a challenging experience. As the disease progresses, the symptoms can include aggression, wandering, and agitation.Changes in the … [Read more...]
Nearly 100,000 Dementia Cases Potentially Could Have Been Prevented with Better Eye Care
Q. A friend told me that vision loss is a risk factor for dementia, but that treating it can help lessen the risk. My mom never wears her glasses and may need cataract surgery but refuses to get her eyes checked. Her family has a … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Overlooked Risk Factors of Dementia
Dear Angel,I often read about new risk factors for dementia. One of them I recently read about was lack of motivation. What are some of the other overlooked risk factors for dementia? Is there any new research on mitigating … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Can Digital Voice Assistants Help Detect Dementia?
Dear Hayek,Most people I know have some sort of digital voice assistant in their home, such as Amazon’s Alexa. I read somewhere that these speakers are helping to detect dementia. How does that work, and aren’t there privacy … [Read more...]
Shining the Spotlight on Bruce Willis and Aphasia
The Hollywood spotlight that has shown on Bruce Willis for almost 40 years, from the TV show Moonlighting in the late '80s to the movie franchise Die Hard and beyond, is now shining on aphasia, a common disorder in adults over 60 … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Project Lifesaver Programs for Loved Ones Who Wander
Dear Oakley,My grandmother, Shirley, will be moving in with us. She has dementia and has been known to wander outside the home. Are there any programs in the DC area to help people like her? Thanks for your help!Wanda … [Read more...]
Cupcakes and Caregiving: A Successful Shark Tank Business Owner Balances Work Life with Caregiving
Tracey Noonan, CEO and co-founder of Wicked Good Cupcakes, started her business along with her daughter, Dani, in their Boston home kitchen. The company, which appeared on the TV show "Shark Tank" nine years ago, grew tremendously … [Read more...]