There are plenty of gifts designed specifically for people living with dementia that can be helpful, calming or stress-relieving, whether they’re intended to spur…
The holidays are often a joyous time filled with celebrations, and experts say tailoring activities to the changing abilities of family members living with…
In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene caused widespread damage and loss of power across the Southeastern United States, with western regions of North Carolina…
VR has been a fixture in entertainment technology for years now, allowing people to experience almost life-like simulations through portable and easy-to-use headsets. Now,…
A dementia diagnosis can change everyday life significantly for the person diagnosed and their caregivers. For people living with dementia, tasks that once felt…
This article is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly. When you’re concerned about…
As Halloween approaches, families look forward to celebrations, costumes, and candy. However, for individuals living with dementia, the holiday’s sudden noises, flashing lights, and…
This article is part of the Diversity & Dementia series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Latino and Hispanic populations have…
From the crispy crunch of fresh veggies to the creamy indulgence of decadent desserts, we all have different food preferences. Our palates develop uniquely,…
There’s no set amount of sleep you need. Everyone’s a bit different. But to have a healthy brain, one thing’s certain: You need good,…
Dementia is not an inevitable consequence of aging. It’s thought that around 40 percent of dementia cases could be prevented (or at least delayed)…
This article is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly. When Reda Harrison came…
Tapping into creativity can feel out of reach for people that are navigating living with Alzheimer’s. We spoke to a neuroscientist, a former academic,…
Dementia is often described as “the long goodbye”. Although the person is still alive, dementia slowly and irreversibly chips away at their memories and…
Dementia can be tough for young family members to get their heads around. Here are six pieces of guidance from children’s book authors who’ve…