June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the condition and overall brain health. While aging is a significant risk factor for Alzheimer’s, research suggests that adopting healthy lifestyle habits can contribute to...
Mother’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate the love and care of mothers around the world. However, for those who have moms with dementia symptoms or Alzheimer’s disease, it can be a challenging and emotionally difficult day. Even in the midst of such...
The National Institutes of Health has pinpointed new genetic risk factors for Lewy body dementia (LBD) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The researchers identified structural variants during the analysis of several thousand DNA samples by using computer algorithms...
Dementia symptoms can cause dramatic changes in a person ‘s personality. As the condition progresses, it can be difficult for family and caregivers to adjust to these changes and cope with their effects. Fortunately, there are strategies you can implement to...
Sundowning is a term used to describe an increase in confusion, disorientation, restlessness, and agitation that often occurs in late afternoon or early evening in people with dementia symptoms. It is also known as “late-day confusion.” Symptoms of Sundowning...
