5 Strategies for Effective Dementia Caregiving
According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s latest Facts and Figures report, 15 million caregivers in the United States provide unpaid care to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or and other forms of dementia. These caregivers provide the necessary care and assistance to a loved one for a variety of reasons: 65 percent of them do so to […]
Wandering and Dementia: Management and Prevention Tips
The Alzheimer’s Association reports that 6 in 10 people with dementia will wander away from a safe location. This is largely due to the fact that confusion with time and place is one of the most common dementia symptoms, and familiar surroundings can often seem strange to those with dementia. This can lead to disorientation, […]
Loneliness in Seniors and Alzheimer’s Disease
For older adults who live alone in their homes, social isolation and loneliness in seniors is an issue that continues to be on the rise in today’s world. Despite the fact that technology like smartphones and social media help us stay more connected to others, studies show that 20 percent of seniors living alone in […]
5 Interesting Facts about Dementia
There’s no doubt that there seems to be a lack of understanding about dementia, not only in the United States, but across the entire globe. This lack of awareness leads not only to stigmatization of those with dementia, but also impacts families, caregivers and difficulties regarding diagnosis and proper care. As of 2015, 47 million […]
Music Therapy for Dementia
In 1992, the Older Americans Act defined music therapy as “the use of musical or rhythmic interventions specifically selected by a music therapist to accomplish the restoration, maintenance, or improvement of social or emotional functioning, mental processing or physical health of an older individual.” Listening to music has been a proven method in helping seniors […]
The Story of Auguste Deter
You may wonder how American Senior Communities adopted the name Auguste’s Cottage to provide person-centered memory care. Auguste Deter was the first person officially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in 1850, Auguste started showing signs of dementia when she was only in her early 50s. Her loss of memory, trouble sleeping and problems with language […]
The Top Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
According to the Caregiver Action Network, more than 65 million people provide care to an aging, disabled or chronically ill loved one in the United States. This number represents 29 percent of the entire population who spend upwards of 20 hours per week on caregiving duties. While caring for a loved one can be rewarding […]
Can You Reduce Your Risk for Dementia?
While there’s currently no cure for dementia, more recently researchers have been focusing on the prevention of the disease over the treatment of it. Certain risk factors like age and family history cannot be controlled, of course, but studies are showing promising results in regards to making certain lifestyle changes and preventing dementia. In fact, […]
5 Foods for a Healthy Brain
Although scientists are still searching for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, recent research has revealed that certain lifestyle choices may help delay cognitive decline. Exercising regularly, getting a good night’s sleep, managing stress levels and keeping the brain stimulated all can help boost memory and cognition. New research has also been conducted that focuses on […]
Can Your Medications Cause Alzheimer’s?
It is not yet fully understood what causes Alzheimer’s disease in most people. Research shows genetic mutations may cause early-onset Alzheimer’s, but late-onset Alzheimer’s is usually due to complex changes in the brain occurring over decades. Other potential causes include your lifestyle, environmental factors and family history. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, […]