Is Depression a Risk Factor for Dementia?
The connection between depression & dementia is so strong, some studies suggest that depression is not just a symptom of dementia, but also a risk factor.
Reducing the Risk of Falls in Seniors With Alzheimer’s and Dementia
People with dementia are four to five times more likely to experience a fall than other older adults. But until recently, scientists have struggled to explain why. In honor of Falls Prevention Awareness Day, explore the link between dementia and falling. Read more.
Stress and Dementia: How Music Reduces Anxiety
When it comes to relaxing and reducing stress, music is one of the most powerful tools available. A major key to reducing anxiety, particularly in someone with a dementia like Alzheimer’s, is redirecting their attention away from stressful triggers.
Reducing Stress and Anxiety in People with Dementia
Being diagnosed with a dementia like Alzheimer’s can obviously create a lot of stress, but did you know chronic anxiety can also be a contributing cause of dementia?
How to Increase Appetite and Reduce Weight Loss from Dementia
If you care for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you’re likely familiar with the struggles of meal time. Encouraging eating and preventing weight loss is a common challenge for people with dementias, but there are ways you can help.
Memory Care Providers Go Big for Innovation
Memory care has come a long way. From a not-too-distant past when little was known about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia to the present day when the most developed nations have committed to wage the war on Alzheimer’s—and win it—by 2025, a lot has changed.