Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. Chances are, there is someone in your life who is living with the trauma of a brain injury of some kind. There are many different ways our brains can become injured. Even today, there...
read more5 Ways to Move Through Grief and Step into The Rest of Your Life
Grief is simply part of life. Everyone grieves at some point in their life. We all grieve on our own terms. There are no rules or time restrictions. A loss is a loss. Be it from the death of a loved one, a pet, a marriage, a job, or...
read moreWinter Weather, Depression and Dementia
With the winter coming on and the days getting shorter, many people find it harder to cope. For those with mobility concerns or mental health problems, it can get even worse. For those with dementia, the winter months can enhance...
read moreWhy Are People with Dementia Prone to Falls? How Can You Keep Them Safe?
While falls are not a common aspect of living with dementia, there are some symptoms that can make people with dementia more at risk. People living with dementia can have the same health conditions that do increase the risk of falls just as...
read moreTime For Memory Care- 7 Clues To Help You Decide
As we age, we all tend to have those moments where we can’t remember things. Where we put our keys or handbag, or someone’s name. But when should we be concerned? It can be difficult to tell when we see someone every day. Their...
read moreDementia-Friendly Gift Ideas For Christmas
Finding a dementia-friendly gift for someone you love this Christmas is not that hard. We have some great ideas. When you are thinking about gifts for a loved one living with dementia, it may be a bit more difficult. Many traditional items they may...
read moreHearing Loss, Dementia and COVID Masks
Dementia and COVID recommendations propose a unique problem. Add in hearing loss and you really have a challenge with COVID masks. Many places throughout the world have a mandatory face mask policy for all public places. This includes public...
read moreThanksgiving With COVID and Memory Loss
With the way things are progressing with the pandemic, it looks as if Thanksgiving may all but canceled. As the holidays approach, many people are wondering how they are going to celebrate, if at all. And put together Thanksgiving with...
read moreWhat Is Sundowning?
Dementia comes in many forms, with many side effects and triggers. Some include mood swings, sudden clarity, disruptive behavior, and more. There are certain events or occasions that can trigger theses, as well. A common complaint from...
read moreNormal Aging? Or Could It Be Dementia?
As people age, it seems quite natural that may have memory lapses. Perhaps they confuse us with our sibling. Forget to show up for an appointment. But how can we tell if it is normal aging or something more serious? With aging comes...
read moreWhat Is Vascular Dementia?
Vascular Dementia is the second most common form of Dementia after Alzheimer’s. It has the same types of symptoms as other forms of Dementia, but it’s causes are different. It affects a different part of the brain than other forms of...
read morePain and Dementia- When Communication Gets In The Way
Helping a senior in pain can be challenging. But when pain and dementia are both a part of the picture it can be especially hard. Knowing if someone is in pain when they can’t communicate is very frustrating. And this is for both the patient and...
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