Music is a powerful force in life, it is born from creativity and inspires, motivates and makes us feel. It may come as no surprise to you that listening to music energizes your brain, making it quite literally light up as new neural patterns are engaged as you listen to Africa by Toto. Because of…
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For those who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, the thought of holiday get-togethers with family and friends may leave you feeling exhausted, anxious, or just plain overwhelmed. And while it can be a challenging time of year, with some planning and adjusted expectations, your celebrations can still be happy, memorable occasions. Here…
So much has been written on caregiving and how to do it. This is a simple reminder to those who are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia about what you can do for your loved one as well as for yourself! Live in the moment. Enjoy and celebrate each day you have…
Some changes occur with age, but memory problems that impact daily living are not a normal part of aging. Recognizing the difference enables you to seek a diagnosis (it might not be Alzheimer’s) and begin appropriate treatment. The following changes should be addressed by a physician: Memory loss disrupting daily life: Forgetting new information or…