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This may surprise you, but it summarizes the impact Dementia may have on our families: we believe that more than 9 million Americans live...
Dementia Society of America
Dec 15, 20182 min read
Brain Health Through Mindfulness
More and more people are becoming familiar with the term “mindful” or “mindfulness.” Being mindful is exactly what it sounds like. It’s...
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Dementia Society of America
Nov 12, 20182 min read
Understanding Memory and Language
In the broadest sense, memory is the ability to retrieve information from specific areas of the brain. Types of memory fall into two...
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Dementia Society of America
Oct 14, 20183 min read
Dementia Can Affect Motor Skills
There is accumulating evidence that Dementia has a long pre-clinical phase that may begin years, or even decades prior to a clinical...
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Dementia Society of America
Sep 30, 20182 min read
Dementia Risk Factors: Blood Pressure
Blood pressure and health is a frequent topic of a casual conversation between friends. However, many people are not aware of the...
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Dementia Society of America
Aug 28, 20182 min read
Making Sense! Spotlight On Hearing
Hearing connects us to the world, helping us communicate, work, socialize and be alert to potential danger. Hearing impairment, likely...
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Dementia Society of America
Jul 15, 20182 min read
Have Fun, But Be Mindful of Summer's Dangers
Who doesn’t love summer? For many of us it means trips to the beach, longer daylight hours, more socializing with family and friends,...
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Dementia Society of America
Jun 15, 20183 min read
Stay Sharp for Safe Driving
The fitness of your mind and body must work together in order to drive safely. Follow these tips from AARP to keep yourself sharp,...
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Dementia Society of America
May 15, 20182 min read
Keeping the Home Safe for Those Living With Dementia
Those living with Dementia often become less able to manage around the house as their condition progresses. For example, they may forget...
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Dementia Society of America
Apr 15, 20183 min read
Helpful Tips When Escorting Those With Dementia in Public Places
Being in public with a loved one who lives with some form of Dementia can be stressful for the care partner if that person suddenly...
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Dementia Society of America
Mar 15, 20182 min read
Points to Ponder for Seniors Making Housing Choices
One of the most critical choices older adults need to make is where they will live as they age. A variety of factors will go into making...
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Dementia Society of America
Feb 15, 20183 min read
How to Keep Communicating
Dementia is a set of conditions, which can be caused by a variety of known neurodegenerative diseases*, and some still-yet-unknown...
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Dementia Society of America
Jan 15, 20182 min read
Never Underestimate the Power of Hope
When we talk about the "C-word" (cancer), or the "D-word" (Dementia), it often seems difficult to include the concept of HOPE within our...
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Dementia Society of America
Dec 21, 20172 min read
Being Grateful - Can Change Your Life
The concept of keeping a gratitude journal has gained attention as a focal point for brain writings and research. Forbes published an...
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Dementia Society of America
Dec 7, 20173 min read
The Hazards of Paying the Bills and all that Paper!
Paper may seem innocuous. It arrives at our homes daily in the form of mail, magazines, and newspapers, and it piles up often in a...
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Dementia Society of America
Dec 4, 20172 min read
Learn to Play an Instrument
Music is incredibly important for enhancing brain development. Numerous sources, including Time Magazine, have published articles...
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Dementia Society of America
Nov 24, 20172 min read
Make Your Bed
On the surface, the idea of making your bed might seem mundane. However, there are significant benefits to making your bed each morning....
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Dementia Society of America
Nov 15, 20173 min read
Finding Ways to Reduce the Stress of Caregiving
Family caregivers often feel stressed, exhausted, anxious, sad, angry, and sometimes hostile. However, caring for a person who has...
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Dementia Society of America
Oct 27, 20172 min read
Memory Loss and Family History
Late-stage Dementia can create an inability to retell specific personal and family histories. Dementia might make long-held treasured...
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Dementia Society of America
Oct 19, 20174 min read
Hearing Test Protocol For Those With Dementia
For most of us, we are busy with our daily lives engulfed with family activities, work, education, and all the things that consume our...
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