Fall signifies the beginning of Fall Prevention Month, which was initiated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a means to raise national awareness of the risks and dangers of falling as we age.
Symbolically linking the passage that a person with dementia travels (along with his/her dementia caregiver) to Neil de Grasse Tyson's description in the series Cosmos, of his dog walking along a beach going back and forth but always proceeding in one direction, the authors of Alzheimer's The Uncertain Journey: Navigating the Challenges set the stage for the significant trials with which the book hopes to assist.
Book Review, Caregiver Perspective, Emotional, Engagement, Joy Plan
Stepping into the role of a caregiver brings with it a unique set of challenges and responsibilities. While caring for someone else is rewarding, it's easy to overlook your own needs in the process.
A dementia diagnosis can often overshadow parts of a person’s identity. Vital parts of a person’s core tend to be pushed aside — whether that be from personality changes, memory loss, or simply not enough attention.
June is nationally recognized as Men's Health Month. Maintaining brain health is crucial for preventing dementia in aging men. The brain is responsible for controlling our thoughts, emotions, and actions and it is essential to keep it functioning at its best.
There are currently no medications that cure Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. However, certain medications can be prescribed that help slow down disease progression and make it easier to manage the disease by relieving symptoms related to memory, thinking, language and other thought processes.
