Dementia Dimensions

Dementia Resource Center Blog for At Home Caregivers

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Throughout the holidays most of us spend quality time with family-- often seeing each other for the first time in months.
By actively showing appreciation and support for caregivers, we can make a positive impact on their well-being and let them know that their efforts are valued.
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.
This memoir will remind you the importance of quality time with your family and the power memory has.
Caregiving is a stressful job. On top of the physical exhaustion, caregiver stress (or stress from caregiving) can influence your mental health.
In the summer months it might be easier to stay in and relax when you are caring for a person with dementia.
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.
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.