top of page



Helpful Tips When Escorting Those With Dementia in Public Places
Learn helpful tips for dealing with those with dementia in public places.

Dementia Society of America
Apr 14, 20183 min read


Points to Ponder for Seniors Making Housing Choices
Learn the various options for senior housing and important points to consider.

Dementia Society of America
Mar 14, 20182 min read


How to Keep Communicating
Learn how to continue to communicate as dementia progresses.

Dementia Society of America
Feb 15, 20183 min read


Never Underestimate the Power of Hope
Learn how a hopeful perspective can enhance the caregiving process in dementia.

Dementia Society of America
Jan 15, 20182 min read


The Hazards of Paying the Bills and All That Paper!
Learn how paper bills and personal papers can put seniors at risk for identity theft and fraud, and tips for how to minimize this risk.

Dementia Society of America
Dec 7, 20173 min read


Finding Ways to Reduce the Stress of Caregiving
Learn how to reduce the stress associated with caregiving in the setting of dementia.

Dementia Society of America
Nov 15, 20173 min read


Memory Loss and Family History
Learn how to preserve memories and family history in the setting of dementia.

Dementia Society of America
Oct 26, 20172 min read


Hearing Test Protocol For Those With Dementia
Learn how hearing impacts quality of life, and how hearing test protocols can be adjusted in the context of dementia.

Dementia Society of America
Oct 18, 20174 min read


Alzheimer's Disease-Type Dementia
Learn the signs and symptoms, and statistics, around Alzheimer's disease.

Dementia Society of America
Sep 14, 20173 min read


What Causes Dementia?
Learn the various potential factors which underlie the development of dementia.

Dementia Society of America
Sep 14, 20173 min read


Money Does Matter
Learn more about the financial challenges around a dementia diagnosis and how to plan for the future.

Dementia Society of America
Sep 4, 20173 min read


Symptoms for Vascular Dementia can Vary Widely
Learn more about the symptoms of vascular dementia.

Dementia Society of America
Aug 14, 20172 min read


How to Distinguish Lewy Body Dementia From Other Types
Learn the signs and symptoms of Lewy body dementia and how it differs from other forms of dementia.

Dementia Society of America
Jul 14, 20172 min read


Identifying Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
Learn more about the signs and symptoms of frontotemporal dementia.

Janet Shagham
Jun 14, 20173 min read


What is Your Compass Rose?
Learn more about how to navigate cognitive impairment with help from a medical team.

Dementia Society of America
May 16, 20173 min read


Special Needs Trust: Planning for the Future
Learn how a Special Needs Trust can help with the financial challenges posed by a dementia diagnosis.

Dementia Society of America
Apr 16, 20173 min read


Getting the Caregiving Help You Need From Family and Friends
Learn how to ask for dementia caregiving help and support from family and friends.

Dementia Society of America
Feb 15, 20173 min read


Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home
Learn how to create a home environment that is safe and welcoming for persons with dementia.

Dementia Society of America
Dec 30, 20163 min read


Can we Broaden the Conversation to the Benefit of All?
Learn how a broader discussion of all forms of dementia can create awareness and help direct resources to those living with these diseases.

Dementia Society of America
Dec 15, 20163 min read


Curing Disease: More Insight Instead of Mere Effort
Learn how approaches to understand aging and curing disease require insight into fundamental mechanisms.

Dementia Society of America
Nov 15, 20164 min read
bottom of page



