Are You Secretly Afraid You’re Getting Alzheimer’s?
Given all the attention Alzheimer’s is getting these days, it wouldn’t be unusual for anyone to fear they are developing it. When you have ‘a…
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10 Things People with Alzheimer’s Have Taught Me
I was a caregiver for my beloved Romanian life partner for seven years when he had Alzheimer’s. Furthermore, I previously volunteered to make weekly visits…
How To Improve Your Sleep Quality
The ability of the human body to heal and recover is nothing short of amazing. The body has an innate way of healing and thriving. …
Memory Tricks for Daily Life
Losing your keys doesn’t necessarily mean you’re losing your mind. Some forgetfulness is just a symptom of being distracted, not a sign of serious cognitive…
10 Surprising Early Signs of Dementia
Frequently falling, mismanaging your money, or staring into space? Find out if you should be concerned about Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Dementia…
The Connection Between Alzheimer’s And Sleep
Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain in a number of ways, potentially impacting everything from mood to memory to everyday behavior. As such, it should come…
7 Early Warning Signs of Dementia You Shouldn’t Ignore
From age 50 on, it’s not unusual to have occasional trouble finding the right word or remembering where you put things. But persistent difficulty with…
10 Tips for Communicating with a Person with Dementia
We aren’t born knowing how to communicate with a person with dementia—but we can learn. Improving your communication skills will help make caregiving less stressful…
Traveling With A Forgetful Family Member
My husband, Jon, was late getting home from work at a local resort hotel a few weeks ago and was anxious to tell me why. …
Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: Which Is It?
Doctors usually rely on observation and ruling out other factors to diagnose Alzheimer’s. The terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s” have been around for more than a…