With the holiday season comes family gatherings, time-honored traditions, and usually, lots of baking. While many holiday activities may seem unobtainable as a caregiver for a loved one living with dementia, there are ways to adapt to the new reality.
Type 2 diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes, is a chronic disease that impacts about 34 million Americans. If left untreated or unproperly managed, a person can develop heart and kidney disease, blindness, damage to blood vessels and nerves, or an increased risk of dementia.
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed among women. According to BreastCancer.Org, it is predicted that 310,720 women will be diagnosed by the end of 2024 and 84% will be 50 years or older.
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.
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.
If a loved one suffers from a stroke the next steps you take are crucial. Proper recovery can help prevent cognitive decline resulting in Vascular dementia or worsening of symptoms that are already present.
