Dementia exercise program improves cognitive symptoms A dementia exercise therapy program that can easily be done at home improves abilities and quality of life in seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Love to Move is a chair-based exercise program designed for seniors with dementia. It was developed by the British Gymnastics Foundation (BGF) and inspired by successful programs in Asia. It’s been shown…
Alzheimer’s wandering is dangerous Getting lost or accidentally wandering away is a serious issue for people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and a major worry for families. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 out of 10 people with dementia will wander. It can happen at any point in the disease, even if they’ve never done it before. It might seem unbelievable that…
Frontotemporal dementia tends to start at younger ages Frontotemporal dementia is the 5th most common cause of dementia. It’s also referred to as FTD or frontal lobe dementia. It’s estimated that there are 50,000 to 60,000 people living with FTD in the United States. It often occurs between the ages of 45 and 65, but can also start as early as age 20…
Talking with someone who has Alzheimer’s or dementia can be challenging. Learning some simple, yet effective dementia communication techniques makes it easier to connect with them and enjoy meaningful time together. Superior Senior Care shares 15 tips to help you communicate better with someone who has dementia. Living with dementia can be difficult. It takes a toll on everyone involved, especially if…
Cognitive issues aren’t always caused by Alzheimer’s or dementia If your older adult has been experiencing cognitive challenges or acting strangely, it’s natural to think that Alzheimer’s disease or dementia might be the cause. After all, we hear so much about it in the news. But it’s important to not jump to the conclusion that it’s a non-treatable condition like dementia because…
Long term care for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is expensive. To be able to provide the best care possible, it’s important to plan ahead for future care costs. HealthMarkets explains what Medicare does and doesn’t cover for Alzheimer’s and dementia care. As of 2019, an estimated 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. And the…
You’ve probably wondered what seniors with dementia are thinking When you’re caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you’ve probably wondered: what is it like to live with dementia? To shed some light on that question, BuzzFeed collected stories from people with dementia. These individuals shared what was happening in their minds and how it affected their ability to participate…
A more sensitive screening test for dementia If you suspect that your older adult could be showing signs of cognitive impairment and not just having moments of normal forgetfulness, the first step is to visit their primary doctor for a full check-up. If there aren’t any obvious causes of dementia-like symptoms, the doctor might use a test called the Mini Mental Status…
Sponsored by Gleam in Your Eye Regularly participating in stimulating activities can help maintain existing cognitive and physical abilities. These activities will also bring joy and encourage social connection. At Gleam in Your Eye, our mission is to encourage positive cognitive stimulation for people with Alzheimer’s. While developing our specialized dementia activity boxes, we found that there are four key considerations when…
Join Alzheimer’s research to help scientists More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a devastating disease that not only affects those who are diagnosed, but also their families. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly half of the people taking care of an older adult are caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Unfortunately, the number of Americans…
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