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Alzheimer’s and Dementia- Is There A Difference
While many people pair Alzheimer’s and dementia in the same category, they are, in fact, different. While Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia, they are not the same. The symptoms are going to appear the same and overlap in their actions and descriptions....
Dementia Diet- Is a Cookie Diet Okay?
Dementia Diet Mom Just Wants to Eat Cookies- Is This Okay? It can be difficult enough just coping with your loved one’s dementia. Not being recognized, arguments over wearing appropriate clothing, the worry every day. But now you have to worry that someone you love is...
Diabetes and Dementia- What is the connection?
Diabetes and Dementia have shown to have a definite link. A few years back, medical professionals and researchers started to notice an increase in type 2 diabetes and dementia. Also, type 2 diabetes shares genetic and environmental risk factors with both...
The Heart-Brain Connection
The heart-brain connection shows that these two vital organs really do work hand in hand. As such, what is good for one is also good for the other.
Grieving Someone Who Is Still Living- A Dementia Diagnosis
When a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease it affects everyone. It doesn’t only affect the patient but also all members of the family and caregivers. And learning that your loved one has dementia can trigger a range of emotions. These include sorrow,...
Is It Time To Move Mom To Memory Care
One of the most difficult times in our lives is watching our parents decline. When it comes to finding help, it is never an easy decision. It can also be difficult to know when it is time. Is it time to move mom? Choosing the right care facility can be...
Dementia Concerns? Sometimes Mom Seems Just Fine
Watching your mom become frail with age and early signs of dementia is heartbreaking. It’s easy to assume she is just getting old and not ill. And it’s going to be difficult for mom, as well. She probably knows that something is not right. And she is probably...
Holiday Grief and Seniors
For most of us, the holidays are a time for joyous gatherings with the family. But holiday grief is real. Furthermore, seniors often experience it. And many of the elderly suffer from melancholy over the holidays yearning to be with their families. Here, we...
Gratitude- Can It Boost Your Health?
Is It Possible To Boost Your Health With Gratitude? Some studies suggest that it might be. And the good news is a gratitude practice will not cost you a thing other than a few minutes of your time each week. In a 2003 paper published by Robert Emmons and...
Could Mom Have Alzheimer’s Dementia? Should I Be Worried?
How do you know if your aging parent has Alzheimer's dementia? This is a huge concern for families getting together over the holiday season. And for those who do not live close by and are not able to visit often the holiday season can be a real eye-opener. There are...