Phil’s Journal: How Caregivers Help People With Dementia Avoid Developing Delirium in the Hospital
A few years ago, I had a minor heart attack. I had persistent soreness in my upper left back and, on a whim, I…
A few years ago, I had a minor heart attack. I had persistent soreness in my upper left back and, on a whim, I…
As COVID-19 continues to spread and many people make plans to protect themselves and their loved ones, it’s also important to consider mental health…
Being Patient spoke with dementia care expert Christy turner about how caregivers can best deal with sleep disturbances and Sundowning, common problems for those…
Many people living with dementia say that connecting with an Alzheimer’s support group sooner would have made their diagnosis more manageable and bearable. After…
Alzheimer’s is a devastating diagnosis, but the patient is not the only one who needs to worry about their health: Studies show that 40…
Long-distance caregiving comes with many challenges. Here are some strategies to support yourself and your loved one with dementia. Cathy Holland knows how difficult…
For today, there are no doctor’s visits. No long afternoons with nothing to do. No struggles over bathing — or not. At the National…
When Lisette Carbajal was a freshman at University of Virginia, she was just a few months into her semester when she found out her…
October 26, 2o17 Unless you’ve been a caregiver for someone with dementia, it’s hard to comprehend the toll it can take. Alzheimer’s caregivers often…
The connection between music and Alzheimer’s is the subject of an increasing number of studies–some early evidence even points to music as a potential…
If you have access to a garden — be it a community garden, local botanical gardens, try it out this Earth Day. Even just…
A better tomorrow starts with a good night’s sleep. This is one of most commonly ‘prescribed’ health recommendations, but is inherently vague in meaning….
Adjusting to life with dementia is an incredibly hard transition, both for the one diagnosed and their loved ones. As the disease progresses, relationships…
Having conversations about end of life care is difficult at any age, but for seniors, it can be especially difficult. Facing your mortality is…
According to the 2020 Lancet Commission report, the number of people living with dementia worldwide will almost triple in the coming decades, from 57…