by smommaerts | Jul 29, 2020 | Blog, Dementia
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 in 10 people with dementia will wander. As the brain changes during the progression of the disease, even some very important details are lost, such as the layout of their neighborhood, what their house looks like, their...
by smommaerts | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog, Dementia
It is important that people stay physically active, even after a diagnosis of dementia. Though it may not be as easy as it once was, there are simple ways to keep the body active and moving, which can have positive impacts on the person’s body and brain. Exercise does...
by smommaerts | 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...
by smommaerts | 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...
by smommaerts | 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...
by smommaerts | 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...
