by Kathryn Watson | Mar 1, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Grief
If you’re a dementia caregiver, there is so much that you need to keep in mind so that you don’t inadvertently cause any trouble to the said person. But when it comes to bereavement, your concern becomes even more acute. Death and dementia are difficult to tread...
by Kathryn Watson | Jan 16, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease is a common condition, with approximately 6.32 million Americans living with this disease in 2021. Numbers are expected to rise to 14 million by 2060. Alzheimer’s, the most common form of Dementia, affects older adults. And it is becoming more...
by Kathryn Watson | Nov 15, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Elderly Health, Keeping Your Brain Healthy
Memory loss conditions like Dementia and Alzheimer’s are found in 11.3% of adults aged 65 and older. These cognitive disabilities become more acute with age, so you can always work towards a lifestyle that will mitigate the incidence of memory loss. So if you’re...
by Kathryn Watson | Oct 15, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Vascular Dementia
Mixed dementia may sound new, but it really isn’t. It’s actually quite common. In fact, most types of dementia are mixed dementia. In most cases, mixed dementia involves a combination of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s can also come...
by Kathryn Watson | Oct 1, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Vascular Dementia
Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia are different types of dementia with several of the same characteristics, including some causes and symptoms. However, there are also several distinctions between the two. First, it is important to understand what dementia is....
by Kathryn Watson | Aug 15, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia
Is it Alzheimer’s or dementia? And what is the difference? People often talk about Alzheimer’s and dementia as the same thing, but are they? Alzheimer’s disease is a specific form of dementia. But dementia is a term used for all types. ...
