Frontotemporal Dementia: Empowering Families Through Knowledge And Support
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Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the frontal...
Lisa Fields
Apr 26, 20223 min read
3 Top Reasons to Seek an Early Medical Workup
There are many reasons to get an evaluation and early diagnosis. One is making sure that there’s not something reversible or treatable.
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Lisa Fields
Mar 9, 20222 min read
Is 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.
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Lisa Fields
Feb 22, 20222 min read
Does 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.
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Lisa Fields
Jan 25, 20223 min read
Brain Changes That Accompany Dementia
Are you familiar with the cognitive changes that may occur as a result of the underlying diseases that may cause Dementia?
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Dementia Society of America
Dec 20, 20212 min read
22 Clues™ to the Dementias
For decades, ten warning signs have been widely publicized and, for the most part, embraced by many as the only list for middle-aged and...
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Dementia Society of America
Nov 4, 20213 min read
A Personal Perspective - Inversion for Brain Health
The opinions expressed by contributing authors are not necessarily the opinions of the Dementia Society, Inc. We do not endorse nor...
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Dementia Society of America
Oct 13, 20213 min read
Understand and Manage Elopement Behavior
There is no single explanation for elopement behavior. However, there is one origin. Impaired cognitive function affects perception and...
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Dementia Society of America
Sep 8, 20213 min read
Keeping them Safe: Critical Wandering and Elopement
Roaming. Wandering. Critical Wandering. Elopement. These words, while similar, describe distinct behaviors or situations familiar to...
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Dementia Society of America
Aug 15, 20214 min read
Depression and Dementia – a complicated relationship
How do physical factors influence mood and emotional state?
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Dementia Society of America
Jul 20, 20213 min read
Where LGBTQ+ Meets Dementia
Living with or caring for someone with Dementia is difficult. It can be complicated, emotionally challenging, and lonely. When the person...
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Dementia Society of America
Jun 30, 20213 min read
At Every Turn, Choose Togetherness
At one time or another, everyone has reason to feel isolated within their surroundings. Sometimes, people purposely isolate themselves to...
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Dementia Society of America
May 28, 20213 min read
Life is Short, Eat Dessert First
Let's talk about food, eating, and Dementia. A person's eating habits will change as their Dementia symptoms change. In the early stages,...
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Dementia Society of America
Apr 13, 20213 min read
Finding New Pathways to Cognitive Resilience
Imagine a woodland, blanketed with knee-high snow. On foot, you need to cross. Those first few crossings are tough, lifting your feet...
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Dementia Society of America
Mar 14, 20213 min read
Wishes and End of Life Conversations
Many people find talking about their end-of-life wishes extremely uncomfortable. Yet, when asked, nearly everyone has strong convictions...
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Dementia Society of America
Feb 5, 20213 min read
6 Interesting Facts About Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy body Dementia, or Dementia with Lewy bodies, is the second most common type of progressive dementia following Alzheimer’s disease....
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Dementia Society of America
Feb 5, 20213 min read
Do 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…”...
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Dec 18, 20203 min read
Then and Now: A quest for information
Imagine your loved one is showing symptoms of cognitive decline or was diagnosed with Dementia. You need to investigate and understand...
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Dementia Society of America
Nov 16, 20203 min read
5 Online Dementia-Help Programs You Can Access From Home
Now more than ever, accessing helpful Dementia resources from home is essential. With an internet connection, a computer, and the...
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Dementia Society of America
Oct 17, 20202 min read
Normal 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...
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