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Why Do Dementia Patients Sleep a Lot?
Dementia can cause a wide range of behavioral changes, including how and when a person sleeps. It’s common for people with dementia to start sleeping more than they used to, especially as the...
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Memory Care vs Dementia Care: What’s the Difference?
Dementia care and memory care are both services that provide specialized, comprehensive support for people with memory loss related to Alzheimer’s disease. But despite sharing similarities...
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Dementia Activities for Seniors: Engaging the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Taking care of a loved one with dementia can be tough. Roles shift and routines change, but you can still enjoy your time together. By designing activities to your loved one’s abilities...
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia and occurs when plaques and bundles of proteins build up between nerve cells in the brain, ultimately causing brain cell death. Individuals...
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Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Sundowner’s Syndrome
Did you know that nearly seven million adults in the U.S. over the age of 65 are living with dementia? By 2060, that number is projected to be almost 14 million. One in three seniors dies with...
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5 Ways Brain and Memory Games Benefit Seniors
Cognitive health is something that we tend to take for granted, but it’s what allows us to think clearly, learn, and remember. These are all important in our everyday function, but as we age...
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First Drug to Slow Alzheimer's Gets Fully Funded by FDA
The news is spreading fast, so you have probably heard about a new Alzheimer's drug on the market. Leqembi, an Alzheimer’s drug, is the first drug fully approved by the Food and Drug...
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Strategies to Reduce Unhealthy Weight Loss in People with Alzheimer's Disease
Proper nutrition can help someone with Alzheimer’s maintain physical strength and balance as well as contribute to overall health and well-being. Without proper nutrition, unhealthy weight...
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Alzheimer's Home Care Resources for Caregivers
When it comes to caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, many family caregivers don’t know where to turn for support. The physical exhaustion...
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How to Handle Mood or Behavior Changes in a Loved One with Dementia
When a loved one has dementia, it can be easy for family caregivers to get frustrated with their loved one’s mood or behavior changes. One day, Mom might seem fine, but the next day she&rsquo...