For Those Caring For Those With Dementia, Education, Understanding Are Keys
Beth Cardillo calls them ‘fiblets.’ These are things that are said to someone with dementia that … well, do not represent the whole truth, or even a portion of it,…
Beth Cardillo calls them ‘fiblets.’ These are things that are said to someone with dementia that … well, do not represent the whole truth, or even a portion of it,…
If you've ever cared for, or even just visited with, a loved one who suffers from dementia, then you know how challenging it can be to communicate. Full Story
Dementia is not a normal part of aging. Full Story
MY mother asks me frequently: “Where am I? What is this place?” She cranes her neck to look out of a window as if the view – newly revealed each…
Like with any disease, Cheryl Moran said, early detection of Alzheimer’s can make a big difference. Full Story
Dementia cases continue to rise on a global scale; in fact, researchers predict there will be 3 million new cases this year alone. Full Story
Some older adults have more memory or thinking problems than other adults their age. This condition is called mild cognitive impairment, or MCI. Full Story
The researchers studied the link between social connections in older people and the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), dementia and mortality Full Story
You might have come across a video of an older person with dementia where a particular piece of music makes them sway to the music, bringing back a flood of…