When some think of dementia, they may think of it as a mental illness. Confusing the two occurs frequently as certain mental illnesses and dementia share many of the same symptoms, including difficulty concentrating, confusion, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease, According to Experts
September 30, 2022 by
Dear Oakley, I often forget people’s names or what I’m doing even while I’m doing it, it seems. I’m worried I could be in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Is there any new information available about the early warning signs of … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan a New Device Detect Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Develop?
September 20, 2022 by
Many people don’t realize that Alzheimer’s actually begins 15-20 years before symptoms become evident, but this has been proven to be the case. Now, a research team has developed a device and strategy that may be able to detect … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Many Steps Should You Walk to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia?
September 9, 2022 by
Dear Angel, I heard many times that exercise helps reduce your risk of dementia. I recently began walking while listening to books on Audible. How long do they say you should walk, and how many times per week, to reduce your … [Read more...]
Print This PageIntroducing the Dementia Doula
September 6, 2022 by
If you’re familiar with the word “doula,” you probably think of it as referring to a person who provides guidance and support to a pregnant woman. From admission through delivery, a doula stays at her patient's side providing … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Equine Therapy Improve Quality of Life in Individuals with Dementia?
August 2, 2022 by
At several therapeutic riding centers across the country, horses have been interacting with an unlikely group of visitors ̶ people with early stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment and their caregivers. Interacting with … [Read more...]
Print This PageSensory Overload — How People with Dementia Are Impacted by Noise
July 19, 2022 by
At the age of 46, Kris Bakowski was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Kris has been blogging about her diagnosis since 2003 to advocate for awareness and help educate others living with the disease and their … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Doorway Effect: Why Moving Can Be Especially Challenging for Those with Dementia
July 1, 2022 by
Note: This article is the third part of a three part series sharing the wisdom of Katya De Luisa, a dementia educator and author of “Journey through the Infinite Mind–the Science and Spirituality of Dementia.” Read part 1 and part … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Travel Can Be a Form of Therapy for People with Dementia
July 1, 2022 by
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...]
Print This PageShould People with Dementia Be Able to Die with Dignity?
June 24, 2022 by
Q. During a conversation the other night, my father said that if he was ever diagnosed with dementia that he wouldn’t want to live that way or burden the family. I know that Death with Dignity is legal in a growing number of … [Read more...]
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