Brain Health

Creating a Routine for Dementia Care

Dementia is a common disease among older adults but this in no way lessens the associated struggles. While there is no cure, a massive...
Lauren Beaubien
2 min read

Reminiscence Therapy

One of the most common conditions associated with aging is dementia, where people experience degradation in memory and overall mental abilities. It can be...
Lauren Beaubien
3 min read

Sundown Syndrome

Many mysteries come with caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s, and while many you can prepare yourself for, there are some aspects to the...
Lauren Beaubien
1 min read

Improving Brain Health

Cognitive decline is something that happens to almost everyone as they age. It results from a combination of lifestyle habits, genetic factors, trauma, medication...
zoe
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Late Stage Alzheimer’s – Advice For Caregivers

The last stage of Alzheimer’s disease can be the most difficult due to the unique physical challenges and the grief associated with imminent loss. Late-stage Alzheimer’s is characterized...
thbcclibrary
2 min read

Malnutrition in Elderly & Dementia

Malnutrition. Can you guess how malnutrition paired with dementia can affect seniors negatively? While many know some of the symptoms caused by dementia, such as memory...
thbcclibrary
2 min read

Dementia and Depression: Fighting Them Together

Alzheimer’s disease and depression sadly go hand in hand. The Alzheimer’s Association reports: Experts estimate that up to 40 percent of people with Alzheimer’s disease...
thbcclibrary
3 min read

Importance of Alzheimer’s Early Diagnosis

With a disease that currently has no cure like Alzheimer’s, there is a debate about whether a person should seek out an early diagnosis. The...
thbcclibrary
2 min read

8 Holiday Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

I think with the holidays it’s really important for us to take a practical approach and really adjust our expectations. Maybe there are traditions...
thbcclibrary
3 min read

How To Protect Against Geriatric Depression

I recently read an excellent blog post from the Parenting Our Parents organization about geriatric depression. Shortly after reading that I ran across...
thbcclibrary
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