June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, which promotes understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, its effects on patients and their families, and the importance of early diagnosis. More than 55 million people worldwide live with Alzheimer’s or ...
For some people with cognitive decline, late afternoon and early evening can be challenging. As day begins fading into night, people with dementia and Alzheimer’s may experience a phenomenon called sundowning, which includes a collection ...
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Those with this illness have issues like cognitive impairment, confusion, and poor decision-making skills. These symptoms are initially minor and eventually grow ...
According to the Pew Research Center, many older people worldwide are fortunate to live in large, extended families. However, in the U.S., this arrangement is not the norm. Aging adults are much more likely to ...
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that causes worsening memory issues and cognitive impairments. It falls under the umbrella of dementia, which is a collective term for a loss of thinking, remembering, and reasoning ...
When your loved one receives a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis, it can be an emotional time. Some people feel profoundly sad, angry, or in shock. Many families are relieved to finally have an answer so ...
