Carol Spence’s vision is flooded with green. As her brush swoops right and swishes left, she’s first transported to a lush spring meadow, then to the canopies of a rainforest…
It is 2019 when a doctor first asks my mother to draw a clock, and to set the time to ten minutes past eleven. Full Story
When Laurie Scherrer, a 55-year-oldthen “workaholic” sales executive, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s and frontotemporal dementia at age 55, she recalls feeling like the doctor had told her to…
Dementia refers to a group of symptoms associated with the ongoing decline of the brain. Full Story
Whether in a social context, or at home with a one-on-one caretaker, research shows that music can keep seniors with dementia connected, engaged, and active. Full Story
Dementia is a heartbreaking condition that currently affects approximately 900,000 people in the UK. Full Story
The Alzheimer’s Association Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter is offering a Savvy Caregiver class starting Aug. 23 at the Carson City Senior Center. Full Story
Emma Heming Willis does not have time for negativity. Full Story
Dementia is a complex neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide, not only robbing them of their memories but also their independence and identity. Full Story
A loved one suffering from dementia poses many concerns for their caregivers. Many of them are practical matters, but ethical dilemmas also abound. Full Story