If you are living with dementia, participating in activities you enjoy and getting exercise may help you feel better and maintain a healthy weight. Try these tips for a healthy and active lifestyle: Be physically active for at least 30 minutes on most or all days of the week. Aim for a mix of exercise […]
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Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It’s important to distinguish the facts from the myths, especially when it comes to finding information online. A few common myths about Alzheimer’s disease include: Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are the same thing. Dementia refers to impaired memory, thinking, reasoning, and behavior,
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When a family member has Alzheimer’s disease it affects everyone in the family, including children and grandchildren. It is important to talk to them about what is happening. How much and what kind of information to share depends on the child’s age and relationship to the person with Alzheimer’s. For Alzheimer’s books and other material,
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Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — to an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and everyday activities. There are several conditions that cause dementia, and a person’s symptoms can vary depending on the type. View the infographic to learn about the different types of dementia. You
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A person with dementia will need more care as their disease progresses due to changes in their memory, thinking, and behavior. It can be challenging for caregivers or family members to help manage these changes. Whether the disease is in its early or late stages, there are resources and services that can help! Types of
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Staying active with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease is important. Doing things together can help improve your loved one’s quality of life and help manage behavior changes that may come as their disease progresses. Here are some examples of activities you can safely do with your loved one who has Alzheimer’s: Make a
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Communication can be difficult for people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, here are a few things you can do to help make communication easier.
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Vascular dementia is the second most diagnosed form of dementia. Keep reading to learn the signs and symptoms.
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When living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, daily tasks that once seemed easy can become a challenge. Adopting these helpful habits now can help with everyday activities later:
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New study finds that people with #dementia were twice as likely to get COVID-19 compared to people without dementia.
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