Dementia Dimensions

Dementia Resource Center Blog for At Home Caregivers

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While many people think of hearing loss as a normal part of aging, research suggests it may affect more than a person’s ability to hear conversations.
Out of the 800,000 stroke survivors in a year in the U.S., 480,000 develop dementia.
Valentine’s Day is often filled with flowers, cards, and reminders of romantic milestones. However, for family members navigating dementia, love can feel very different.
Episcopal Senior Life Communities' (ESLC) Community Dementia Program is excited to announce participation in the new Medicare Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Program.
During the month of January, which is National Thyroid Awareness Month, it is important to know that this small gland can have an outsized impact on day-to-day function—especially in older adults.
When you are a caregiver for a person living with dementia, it may feel overwhelming to plan time away from your caregiving duties.
Active Aging Week celebrates the idea that aging is not defined by limitations, but by possibilities. For individuals living with dementia, this belief is powerful.
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a journey filled with love, responsibility, and for many, exhaustion. Caregivers can find themselves constantly “on call,” with little space for rest.
A diagnosis of dementia changes life in many ways, but it does not erase the possibility of living fully and aging with health, dignity, and purpose.