Childhood dementia needs recognition, family says
The mother of a two-year-old girl diagnosed with a form of childhood dementia has said she wants greater recognition of the term after their shock at what they felt was…
Doctor reveals ’10-year rule’ for evaluating brain fog and dementia symptoms
Losing a train of thought, struggling to recall once-familiar words or forgetting the reason for walking into a room can leave older adults wondering if they are experiencing early signs…
‘I was angry at my husband – I didn’t know he had dementia’
Helen Beaumont spent years arguing with her husband before realising he had a terminal illness. Helen, who lives in Manchester, married Clive when she was 21 and the couple had…
What to Do When Someone With Dementia Becomes Agitated: A Physician’s Take, Part 2
Once families understand the various dynamics and conditions that can drive their loved one with dementia to feel agitated, the next question is: What should they do when it happens?…
World Alzheimer’s Day highlights dementia care improvements at North Bay Regional Health Centre
Monday, September 21 is recognized as World Alzheimer’s Day. This year’s theme, “The earlier you know, the more you can do: a dementia diagnosis," highlights the need to raise awareness and combat…
Dementia caregiving can expose hidden family tensions—but early planning can ease the strain
"Families are messy, aren't they?" a daughter commented during a series of focus groups I ran with caregivers of older adults with memory issues. Full Story
Teen uses visual tools to support dementia independence
What began with a volunteer shift at a local nursing home has grown into a multistate effort led by a 17-year-old to help people living with dementia maintain independence in…
How Does Technology Help Detect Dementia Early?
In this episode of our Dementia Series, specialists from Bumrungrad International Hospital explain how modern diagnostic technologies are transforming dementia care and helping identify cognitive decline at an earlier stage.…
Letters to the Editor: Dementia proves we must make most of time
It is difficult to put into words just how deeply this piece affected me. Kate is an exceptionally talented writer, but what makes her writing so powerful is the honesty,…
Dementia: don’t wait for crisis to start a conversation
It often starts with something small. A forgotten appointment. That question that gets asked several times. A familiar recipe that suddenly seems difficult to follow. When someone you love who…
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