Yoga and Alzheimer’s Disease
Yoga has long been considered one of the best exercises for older adults. Yoga allows seniors to improve their flexibility and balance, enhance overall strength and boost their mood. In fact, yoga can even help ward off conditions like osteoporosis, keeping bones strong and healthy, as well as alleviate many of the aches and pains […]
Is Your Loved One Hiding Dementia?
One of the most common signs of dementia is persistent memory loss. While forgetful moments can be normal among aging adults, such as misplacing your keys or glasses, not remembering where you left your purse or parked the car, memory loss that disrupts daily life is a key indicator that something more serious is going […]
Indianapolis Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2016
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the top ten leading causes of death in the United States. However, Alzheimer’s is unique in that unlike the other leading causes of death, there is currently no way to prevent or cure it. Every 66 seconds someone in our country will develop Alzheimer’s disease, and as of 2016 is […]
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
In 2012, World Alzheimer’s Month was launched in an effort to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as to make a difference in the lives the disease touches. In the four years since the inception of World Alzheimer’s Month, more and more countries have joined in, uniting not only those with dementia or those […]
Is It Alzheimer’s or Normal Memory Loss?
Have you ever found yourself standing in the middle of a room, at a complete loss as to why you walked into it? You know there was a specific something you needed, but you have no idea what. Frustrated, you turn and leave the room, only to remember what it was you were looking for […]
How Person-Centered Care is Changing Senior Living Communities
In recent years, person-centered care has become a movement transforming senior living communities everywhere. Person-centered care, also known as the culture change model or resident-centered care, is changing the long-term care medical model of the past into one that guides and nurtures the individual, offering a holistic approach to caregiving. It focuses on not only […]
Lower Blood Pressure May Equal Higher Risk for Dementia
For a few years now, researchers have been looking into the connection between blood pressure and dementia. Studies have revealed there is a link between hypertension, or high blood pressure, and an increased risk for dementia, as high blood pressure can damage the small blood vessels in the brain responsible for thinking and memory. Research […]
The Importance of an Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, every 66 seconds someone in the country develops Alzheimer’s disease, which is the sixth leading cause of death. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a degenerative brain disease with symptoms that gradually worsen over time. It’s vital to pay attention to […]
Avoiding Caregiver Denial
The word denial is defined as “the refusal to admit the truth or reality.” When it comes to accepting the truth about a loved one’s recent dementia diagnosis, family caregivers can often have a difficult time accepting this new reality. While denial can sometimes be used as a coping mechanism, the longer you remain in […]
The Link Between Anxiety and Dementia
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting more than 40 million adults over the age of 18, which represents a total of 18% of the population. Anxiety can be brought on by stressful life events, or it may simply be due to your personality, genetics, or even in your […]