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Imagine in a room of 100 people who are all over the age of 70. In that room are people who have consistently exercised throughout their life. The remaining people in the room have not. Which ones would be more likely to have dementia or Alzheimer’s? Eleven combined...

Stimulating cognitive thinking using activities has shown this may help in delaying the diminishing effects of Alzheimer’s and dementia which occur. For people suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s participating in these activities is essential and for caretakers,...

As a caretaker, there are many ways to help the person in your life who is dealing with dementia or major neurocognitive disorder (NCD). With more media and research on dementia, especially Alzheimer’s, there is information and products for creating a...

We make memories with music. Simple nursery songs sung to you by your mother, father, or guardian. Songs you learned at school or from a popular movie easily help you recall a time, event, or person. The song was a blockbuster summer hit and you, fourteen, fell in...

The word “pet” universally conjures up Images of happy dogs wagging their tails and purring cats. It’s easy to equate affection, companionship, and unconditional love with the feelings associated with holding a soft kitten or being greeted by a smiling dog. Research...

Animals, especially domesticated animals such as dogs and cats, are a comfort and source of company for most people. Today, the role of pet therapy in dementia and Alzheimer’s is finding a valuable place for those suffering in the mid-to-late stages of the disease....

Chances are you currently know or will know someone in the future who is experiencing a stage of Alzheimer's disease. It currently affects over 55 million people in the world. Whether your association is a casual acquaintance, or you are the son or daughter of a...

As the stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s progresses, communication becomes more difficult. Communicating with a person who has this condition needs adaptation as they move through the stages. Communication is more than words. Communication is a way to express...

Currently, there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Research and time may give scientists and the medical field more information for preventing, delaying, and curing these chronic diseases. Meanwhile, attention in the community of related care for these...

 Science and medical research are seeking answers and solutions to the symptoms and conditions of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Part of this research asks, “Can a person’s diet slow down or alter the disease? It has been proven, on a broader scale, nutrition plays a large...