Why People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Are More Confused At Night and What To Do About It Have you noticed your loved one getting confused at night? Are things a little bit more difficult and hard to navigate in the afternoons and evenings? You’re not...
Having a license and the keys to your own car can give you a great deal of freedom. But, if you’re dealing with a family member who has Alzheimer’s and driving, it can be a scary prospect. Will this be the one time they don’t come home? What if they...
There is evidence-based concern that too much salt in your diet can increase your risk for Alzheimer’s dementia The risks associated with excess salt We’ve commonly heard that excess salt in the diet increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and...
Sleep and Dementia – The First Line of Defense Against Alzheimer’s and Dementia It’s not uncommon for people to have trouble with sleep and dementia. These two problems are very closely intertwined. Yet, sleep is so critical that it can be one of the first...
Managing medications with the onset of dementia or Alzheimer’s is particularly challenging. If you forget to take your medicine, you risk health problems that significantly impair your life. If you take too many or double your dose, you could be facing a...
The Breast Cancer – Dementia Connection: How Your Cancer May Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia I’d have to say it was the breast cancer that started my mother’s dementia. Oh, it wasn’t the breast cancer itself, but the treatment....