Dementia often changes a person’s sleeping habits. You may sleep a lot, or not enough, and wake up many times during the night. Poor sleep quality can make dementia symptoms worse. Tips for better and safer sleep:
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Have you recently been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or an early stage of dementia? Are you concerned about staying safe while living alone? The following tips can help make your home safer: Explore more tips for living alone with dementia.
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Have you been feeling down lately? Exercise and physical activity can help! Exercise can improve your mood, enhance your sleep, increase energy, and much more! Research shows the benefits of exercise and physical activity go beyond just physical well-being. Adults should do at least 150 minutes (2 1/2 hours) a week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise,
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Communication can be difficult for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. It may not be possible to stop certain behaviors caused by Alzheimer’s, but caregivers can learn how to handle challenging behaviors and be more prepared when they occur. Watch this video to learn tips that can help manage behavior changes in Alzheimer’s.
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Volunteering is a rewarding way for seniors to stay physically and mentally active, engage with people in their community, and contribute to causes they are passionate about. The benefits extend beyond simply doing good deeds, research suggests that older adults who volunteer experience improved physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Why Volunteer? Dedicating time to a
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Medications can help us live longer and healthier lives, but mixing certain drugs and supplements or taking medications incorrectly can be dangerous. That’s why it’s important to talk to a health care provider before starting any new prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medication, or supplement to ensure that your provider knows everything else you are taking. Before
Starting a New Medication? Here’s What to Know. Read More »
The National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center is pleased to present two upcoming webinars. Information below includes a reminder about the previously announced webinar on May 22nd focused on brain health and information about our newly announced June 25nd webinar focused on dementia awareness in Tribal communities. Please see below for more details. On June
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Vascular dementia is the second most common dementia diagnosis and can occur alongside other forms of dementia. It is caused by conditions such as stroke that disrupt blood flow in the brain and lead to problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. The symptoms of vascular dementia can appear suddenly and may progress slowly over time. Symptoms may
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