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There is no single explanation for elopement behavior. However, there is one origin. Impaired cognitive function affects perception and...

Roaming. Wandering. Critical Wandering. Elopement. These words, while similar, describe distinct behaviors or situations familiar to...

How do physical factors influence mood and emotional state?

Living with or caring for someone with Dementia is difficult. It can be complicated, emotionally challenging, and lonely. When the person...

At one time or another, everyone has reason to feel isolated within their surroundings. Sometimes, people purposely isolate themselves to...

Let's talk about food, eating, and Dementia. A person's eating habits will change as their Dementia symptoms change. In the early stages,...

Imagine a woodland, blanketed with knee-high snow. On foot, you need to cross. Those first few crossings are tough, lifting your feet...

Many people find talking about their end-of-life wishes extremely uncomfortable. Yet, when asked, nearly everyone has strong convictions...

Lewy body Dementia, or Dementia with Lewy bodies, is the second most common type of progressive dementia following Alzheimer’s disease....

“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…”...

Imagine your loved one is showing symptoms of cognitive decline or was diagnosed with Dementia. You have a deep need to investigate,...

Now more than ever, accessing helpful Dementia resources from home is essential. With an internet connection, computer, and proverbial...

It can be difficult to separate the normal aging process from the progressive and steep declines typical of Dementia. Examples of...