by ADRC | Jan 31, 2023 | Blog, Brain Health, Dementia, Monthly Theme
Did you know that the health of your heart and brain are connected? By keeping your heart healthy, you can also lower your risk for brain health issues such as stroke and dementia. Read on to learn more! Your heart pumps blood to every part of your body through...
by ADRC | Apr 25, 2022 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
Dementia is one of the most challenging diseases to experience and one of the most challenging to be the care partner of. It can be difficult to stay empathetic when the person with dementia seems to be doing things on purpose to frustrate us. Let’s talk about a...
by ADRC | Jan 26, 2022 | Blog, Dementia
The need for love and affection does not change when a person develops dementia symptoms. Although people with dementia may present themselves differently as the disease progresses, their need for loving attention continues. How they best receive this love will depend...
by ADRC | Nov 18, 2021 | Blog, Brain Health, Dementia
New Year’s resolutions are right around the corner. Many of us will vow to make changes to our physical health (for example, quit smoking, lose weight, exercise more, etc.). As a society, we tend to be focused on our physical health, but what about our brain...
by smommaerts | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
It’s no secret that caring for someone with dementia is challenging, and at times, stressful. It is normal for a dementia caregiver to feel alone, lost, or not knowing where to start. There are many benefits to attending a support group (either virtually or in...
by smommaerts | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
The Brown County Dementia Friendly Community Coalition, with the financial support of the Forget Me Not Fund, has created a Dementia Resource Guide for people with dementia, caregivers, professionals, and the community to use when a diagnosis of dementia is given. The...
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