January 06 Diminishing Risk for Dementia: New Study Offers Strategies
Reducing your risk of dementia is best approached with a combination of behaviors, including exercise, a healthy diet, sleep, and cognitive training, according to experts....
Alzheimer’s and Dementia
June 27 Willow Gardens Memory Care Earns National Recognition for Quality Care
Willow Gardens is one of only four assisted living communities in New York State to receive the Bronze - Commitment to Quality Award this year. ...
August 07 Study: 9 out of 10 Dementia Caregivers Suffer from Sleep Deprivation
Caring for a loved one with dementia can stressful, isolating, and overwhelming. It’s important for caregivers to find ways to take care of themselves so that they don’t burn out, or become patients themselves....
April 27 Pet Therapy Helps Seniors Thrive at United Hebrew
Visits from Tinsley, a three-legged pet therapy dog, are designed to bring comfort, ease anxiety, increase social opportunities, and lift the spirits of our residents. ...
March 26 Daily Routines Help When Caring for Those with Dementia
Providing structure for daily activities and keeping to a routine can reduce the agitation we often associate with dementia....
December 05 Top 9 Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors
With a little creativity, and an understanding of the challenges your elderly loved one faces, you'll find a gift that does more than bring a smile – it might change a life. ...
November 22 Can You Travel Safely with a Loved One Who has Alzheimer’s Disease?
Good news: Traveling together with your loved one who has Alzheimer's or dementia is possible with careful planning. ...
October 16 How Robotic Pets Bring Comfort to those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Robotic pets can help those with dementia feel comfort and a new sense of purpose. ...
July 31 Simple Tips to Help You Cope With Sundowning
When someone has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, agitation, confusion, and aggression are some of the most challenging behaviors for caregivers to handle. Here's what you can do. ...
June 28 Five Caregiving Questions You May be Too Embarrassed to Ask
Here's how to handle some of the caregiving questions you may have when caring for aging parents who have Alzheimer’s or dementia....
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