Dementia

Alzheimer’s Disease: Dealing with Difficult Behaviour

More than 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Caring for a loved one can be a rewarding experience, but it’s not without challenges. These challenges can be significantly more impactful for those caring for a senior with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia. Changes in behaviours can […]

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8 Strategies to Boost Your Brain Health

Ongoing research aims to uncover the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease. While there is consensus among scientists that multiple factors contribute to its onset, these factors likely include age-related changes in the brain, environmental influences, and lifestyle choices. This indicates that various elements beyond genetic predisposition may influence both the development and progression of Alzheimer’s […]

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Effective Strategies for Communicating with Seniors with Dementia – part I

People with dementia not only have difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions but also have trouble understanding others. Dementia, a complex ailment, defies classification as a standalone disease. Rather, it represents a collection of distressing symptoms that profoundly impact memory, cognition, and social skills, ultimately disrupting one’s everyday life. By definition, dementia signifies a breakdown in […]

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