January 6, 2017 —
While many people think of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia as primarily affecting person’s memory and thinking, family who are providing care for these loved ones quickly realize that one of the greatest challenges is the behavior changes that can occur as the disease progresses. It’s difficult, for instance, to not take a... Read More
November 10, 2016 —
As we grow older, we tend to worry about our memory and thinking. We hear so much about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia, and chances are we have friends and loved ones who have been touched by one of these conditions. Some people even believe that memory loss is inevitable—that they will surely become “senile”... Read More
December 31, 2015 —
Ten years after completing a brain training program, a group of older people still had improved cognitive abilities, according to results of a randomized clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health. The report, from the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study, appeared in the Journal of the American Geriatrics... Read More
August 27, 2015 —
Where did those car keys go again? The split-second you enter a room, you forgot what you needed to retrieve. You can’t recall if you lowered the garage door when leaving the house. Could that be a memory lapse? You say aloud, “Where are my glasses, I’ve looked everywhere!” and your spouse points out that... Read More
July 30, 2015 —
Sometimes adult children notice sudden changes in behavior or confusion among their aging parents. Naturally, the first thought may be a question of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Rather than second-guessing and accepting the sudden change as a normal part of aging, schedule a visit with a health care provider and explore all the possibilities. For... Read More
