Dementia Archives - Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

Caregiving During COVID

by ADRC | May 29, 2020 | Blog, Caregiver Information, COVID19, Dementia

(Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center) Caregivers have had a very tough job over the past few months. Many have had to monitor their loved one for symptoms, manage underlying conditions, and limit their engagement with others, all while continuing to manage their loved...

The Caregiver Approach: Could I be causing my loved one’s behaviors?

by ADRC | May 29, 2020 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia

Caregivers give their best effort to care for their loved ones. Caring for your loved one with dementia is one of the most challenging, yet most rewarding, things you can do. However, sometimes the way you approach your loved one or a situation can unknowingly result...

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

by ADRC | May 1, 2020 | Blog, Brain Health, Dementia

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a clinical diagnosis that some may refer to as “pre-Alzheimer’s,” though this is not always the case. A person may be diagnosed with MCI when they are experiencing cognitive decline severe enough to notice, but not severe enough to...

How is Dementia Diagnosed?

by ADRC | Feb 29, 2020 | Brain Health, Caregiver Information, Dementia

Though it is true that Alzheimer’s disease can only be truly diagnosed at autopsy, medical research has come a long way and has identified different methods of testing to determine the probable cause of dementia symptoms. Though sometimes the probable cause of...

Importance of Early Detection: Why would I want to know if I have dementia?

by ADRC | Feb 2, 2020 | Brain Health, Dementia

This question is asked often when people identify memory concerns. People may put off or avoid seeking out further testing for a variety of reasons. Whether this avoidance is out of fear, nervousness, anxiousness, or other reasons, there are many benefits of to...