dementia

Alzheimer’s and dementia aren’t the same. Alzheimer's is a form of dementia and is the most common type.

Alzheimer's & Dementia

What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?

Alzheimer’s and dementia aren’t the same thing Many people use the words Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably, but it’s important to...

6 signs of elder abuse

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Signs of Elder Abuse in Seniors with Dementia

Seniors with dementia are more vulnerable to abuse Seniors with dementia sometimes make false accusations and claim that family or...

4 auto mobility aids reduce caregiver injury and need for extra people to help

Products & Services

4 Advanced Auto Mobility Aids Help Seniors Get Into Cars

Seniors with limited mobility struggle with car travel When older adults have limited mobility, it’s a struggle for them and...

Anticholinergic medications can worsen or cause dementia symptoms

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Medications That Worsen Dementia and Increase Dementia Risk: Anticholinergics

Common medications can cause dementia-like symptoms Common prescription and over-the-counter medications called anticholinergics (anti-col-in-er-jik; hear it) have side effects that...

Weighted blankets for dementia reduce anxiety, promote deep sleep, calm nerves, and provide comfort

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Weighted Blankets for Dementia Improve Sleep and Reduce Anxiety

Weighted blankets for dementia promote calm Alzheimer’s and dementia often cause older adults to feel agitated, anxious, or have disturbed...

Auto aids help elderly get in and out of the car

Products & Services

6 Simple Auto Aids for Seniors Make Car Travel Easier

Traveling by car can be challenging for seniors and caregivers Simply getting in or out of a car can be...

Alzheimer’s cure

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Alzheimer’s Cure: Unproven Treatments Harm Senior Health

Alzheimer’s cure claims are ripping off vulnerable families Advertisements for an Alzheimer’s cure are everywhere, especially on the internet. These...

Help advance Alzheimer’s research by participating in the no-cost, confidential Alzheimer Prevention Trials (APT) Webstudy led by top scientists

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Take Charge of Your Brain Health With an Online Memory Study

Join Alzheimer’s research to help scientists More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a devastating disease that not...

antipsychotic medications for dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Things to Try Before Using Antipsychotics for Dementia Behaviors

Medication can’t always solve difficult dementia behaviors When someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia has challenging behaviors like aggression, anxiety, or...

Use nonverbal communication techniques to talk to someone with dementia. They make caregiving easier and improve quality of life for both of you.

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Talk to Someone With Dementia: Calm, Positive Body Language

Use calm, positive body language to talk to someone with dementia Communicating with someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be...

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