Dementia Dimensions

Dementia Resource Center Blog for At Home Caregivers

Physical

Falls pose a significant risk to individuals living with dementia, often resulting in injuries that can lead to a decline in overall health and well-being.
Going out to eat with someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be challenging. Preparing ahead of time can make for a successful and enjoyable dining experience for everyone.
Throughout the holidays most of us spend quality time with family-- often seeing each other for the first time in months.
Can what a person eats throughout adulthood play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia later in life?
Consistent physical activity can benefit almost anyone. From helping with joint health, contributing to heart health, and its overall mood boosting qualities, individualized exercise is a vital part in creating a whole life.
Maybe it should not be surprising that family caregivers often have such a hard time seeking respite. For many caregivers, the role is essentially a fulltime job with no time clock to punch and no office or employee lounge to retreat to for a quick recharge.
June is Men's Health Month, which makes it the perfect time to examine the different challenges genders can face in regard to brain health.
Out of the 800,000 stroke survivors in a year in the U.S., 480,000 develop dementia.
Several studies over the past decade have looked at the possible link between cholesterol and dementia, specifically vascular dementia, which is caused by conditions such as stroke that disrupt blood flow to the brain.