Wandering and Dementia

Wandering and 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...
Exercise & Physical Activity for People with Dementia

Exercise & Physical Activity for People with 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...
Caregiving During COVID

Caregiving During COVID

(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...
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

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?

How is Dementia Diagnosed?

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...