by John Wotring | Jan 13, 2017 | Alzheimers, Dementia
When you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you are always searching for a glimmer of hope and a new treatment option that might help the person that you love. It’s reassuring to know that there are many medical researchers and...
by John Wotring | Dec 10, 2016 | Alzheimers, Caregiver tips, Dementia
While we’d like to believe that the holidays are joyous for all, they can also be quite stressful if you are caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. With a goal of making the holidays as enjoyable as possible for everyone, there are ways to...
by John Wotring | Nov 29, 2016 | Alzheimers, Caregiver tips, Dementia
For senior citizens, social isolation and loneliness can quickly become a double-edged sword that robs them of mental acuity and vitality. Decreased social activity is often a contributing factor in the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in seniors. The...
by John Wotring | Oct 11, 2016 | Alzheimers, Caregiver tips, Dementia, Memory care
As an individual ages, it’s important that he or she maintain social connection and contact with others in order to stay healthy, both mentally and emotionally. One excellent way to forge and keep up connections with peers is through reading groups, particularly...
by John Wotring | Aug 24, 2016 | Alzheimers, Dementia, Dementia and Diet
A person’s chances of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s does not seem to be static. Over time, we’ve been able to identify a few factors that can significantly raise a person’s Alzheimer’s risk. If you have any of these in your life,...
by John Wotring | Jun 15, 2016 | Alzheimers, Dementia
During the month of June, the Alzheimer’s Association is raising awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease with its Go Purple campaign. The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support...
