Dementia is a Global Problem Did you know that 47.5 million people across the world are living with dementia? It’s a global epidemic that costs $ 604 billion each year. The 9 Key Types of Dementia Did you also know that there are eight significant types of dementia in addition to Alzheimer’s disease? Even though Alzheimer’s causes 60 – 80% of all…
– Question – My mom has Alzheimer’s. I know her mind isn’t what it used to be, but she says things that are obviously wrong or not true. I’ve heard that I should go along with her and I’ve also heard that I should explain why she’s wrong – I’m not sure which way is best. She just told me that my uncle…
What’s going on in their minds? Anyone who cares for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia has wondered what they’re going through. Even though we can never really experience their lives, this experiment tries to help families understand what it’s like to have Alzheimer’s. Experience Alzheimer’s for 12 minutes ABC News interviewed Blaine, a Texas man who cares for his mother with Alzheimer’s.…
This is a guest article by Diane Hoover, an experienced dementia caregiver. Diane cared for her mother for over 7 years and has been a member of Memory People since 2011. Memory People is a Facebook community for families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. It’s nearly 10,000 members strong and provides amazing support. Here are the 10 lessons Diane shared with the Memory…
Music improves health, mood, and sleep Music has many therapeutic benefits for seniors and sometimes helps more than medication. In documentaries like Alive Inside, we’ve seen how music can deeply affect older adults with cognitive issues. This study showed that in stressful pre-surgery situations, patients who listened to music rather than taking anti-anxiety meds actually had less anxiety and lower cortisol (stress)…
