Episcopal Senior Life Communities' (ESLC) Community Dementia Program is excited to announce participation in the new Medicare Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Program.
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.
Certain pain management drugs like Gabapentin have been linked to increased risks of dementia according to new study.
Gabapentin, or Neurontin, has been widely prescribed since 1993 for treating epilepsy, nerve pain from shingles, chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia.
Two million Americans are living with aphasia, according to the National Aphasia Association, but there are many people who have not even heard of the disorder or its connection to dementia.
Providing mentally enriching daily activities for loved ones with dementia is just as important as ensuring their best physical health. Sensory activities are commonly used in promoting cognitive function and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with dementia in skilled care communities, homes, and at day programs like the one at St.
Dementia affects the brain in ways that can make eating less appealing. According to the Alzheimer's Association, "poor nutrition may increase behavioral symptoms and cause weight loss." Some common reasons for appetite loss include:
Sensory changes – Taste and smell may diminish, making food less enjoyable
Medication side effects – Some prescriptions can alter appetite or cause nausea.
