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...
Dementia caregivers go through a lot as they tend to their charges. This is especially true when family and friends end up taking care of someone they love. Burnout is highly likely, as the cycle of forgetfulness never ends and can eventually break a person’s...
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...
You can use the power of your brain to transport you into a place where you can relax, gain perspective, and re-energize yourself Training your mind I discuss the many benefits of meditation in my book, Dementia Action Plan: How to Give Your Brain a Fighting Chance....
Increasing Your Brain Health to Avoid Dementia – Nutrients, Sleep, Working Together One of the essential parts to increasing your brain health, particularly when avoiding dementia, is to ensure that you’re giving your body proper sleep, getting enough...
How do Alzheimer’s caregivers cope with the indefinite precautions essential to keep themselves and their patients safe from COVID-19? What is pandemic fatigue? Pandemic fatigue occurs when individuals begin to tire of the guidelines and restrictions necessary...
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....
