Lisa FieldsApr 263 min3 Top Reasons to Seek an Early Medical WorkupThere are many reasons to get an evaluation and early diagnosis. One is making sure that there’s not something reversible or treatable.
Lisa FieldsMar 92 minIs Mild Cognitive Impairment Early Dementia?Do You forget things here and there? If you’re having more memory lapses than usual, you may worry that you could have Dementia. Read this.
Lisa FieldsFeb 222 minDoes Dementia Affect More Women Than Men?Did you know? Some health conditions affect men more than women, or vice versa. E.g., women get breast cancer more frequently than men.
Lisa FieldsJan 253 minBrain Changes That Accompany DementiaAre you familiar with the cognitive changes that may occur as a result of the underlying diseases that may cause Dementia?
Dementia Society of AmericaDec 20, 20212 min22 Clues™ to the DementiasFor decades, ten warning signs have been widely publicized and, for the most part, embraced by many as the only list for middle-aged and...
Dementia Society of AmericaNov 4, 20213 minA Personal Perspective - Inversion for Brain HealthThe opinions expressed by contributing authors are not necessarily the opinions of the Dementia Society, Inc. We do not endorse nor...
Dementia Society of AmericaOct 13, 20213 minUnderstand and Manage Elopement BehaviorThere is no single explanation for elopement behavior. However, there is one origin. Impaired cognitive function affects perception and...
Dementia Society of AmericaSep 8, 20213 minKeeping them Safe: Critical Wandering and ElopementRoaming. Wandering. Critical Wandering. Elopement. These words, while similar, describe distinct behaviors or situations familiar to...
Dementia Society of AmericaAug 15, 20214 minDepression and Dementia – a complicated relationshipHow do physical factors influence mood and emotional state?
Dementia Society of AmericaJul 20, 20213 minWhere LGBTQ+ Meets DementiaLiving with or caring for someone with Dementia is difficult. It can be complicated, emotionally challenging, and lonely. When the person...
Dementia Society of AmericaJun 30, 20213 minAt Every Turn, Choose TogethernessAt one time or another, everyone has reason to feel isolated within their surroundings. Sometimes, people purposely isolate themselves to...
Dementia Society of AmericaMay 28, 20213 minLife is Short, Eat Dessert FirstLet's talk about food, eating, and Dementia. A person's eating habits will change as their Dementia symptoms change. In the early stages,...
Dementia Society of AmericaApr 13, 20213 minFinding New Pathways to Cognitive ResilienceImagine a woodland, blanketed with knee-high snow. On foot, you need to cross. Those first few crossings are tough, lifting your feet...
Dementia Society of AmericaMar 14, 20213 minWishes and End of Life ConversationsMany people find talking about their end-of-life wishes extremely uncomfortable. Yet, when asked, nearly everyone has strong convictions...
Dementia Society of AmericaFeb 5, 20213 min6 Interesting Facts About Lewy Body DementiaLewy body Dementia, or Dementia with Lewy bodies, is the second most common type of progressive dementia following Alzheimer’s disease....
Dementia Society of AmericaFeb 5, 20213 minDo You Remember When?“I see trees of green- Red roses too, I see them bloom- For me and for you... “ “You may say I'm a dreamer, But I'm not the only one…”...
-Dec 18, 20203 minThen and Now: A quest for informationImagine your loved one is showing symptoms of cognitive decline or was diagnosed with Dementia. You have a deep need to investigate,...
Dementia Society of AmericaNov 16, 20203 min5 Online Dementia-Help Programs You Can Access From HomeNow more than ever, accessing helpful Dementia resources from home is essential. With an internet connection, computer, and proverbial...
Dementia Society of AmericaOct 17, 20202 minNormal Aging or Something More?It can be difficult to separate the normal aging process from the progressive and steep declines typical of Dementia. Examples of...
Dementia Society of AmericaSep 19, 20203 minSleep Helps Your Brain Repair ItselfAt one time or another, everybody has bouts of sleeplessness. House noises, screaming babies, caffeine, or a bed partner who snores,...