Dementia Society of AmericaAug 1, 20162 minDementia is Not a Specific DiseaseMany people are under the impression that Alzheimer Disease (AD) and dementia are different conditions. In fact, AD is a type of...
Dementia Society of AmericaJul 27, 20162 minMake No AssumptionsAt one time or another, everyone forgets where they left the car keys, blanks out on a word or name, or cannot remember why they went to...
Dementia Society of AmericaJul 15, 20163 minIt's Not Bad LuckBelieving it may bring bad luck, many people resist getting their legal and financial affairs in order for as long as possible. However,...
Dementia Society of AmericaJul 8, 20162 minDon't Let Them Get to YouModern life is filled with everyday nuisances that we all have to deal with. It might be someone cutting you off on the road, rude people...
Dementia Society of AmericaJul 1, 20162 minGet Out in the SunEffective brain training requires a holistic approach that includes cognitive, physical, metabolic and lifestyle factors that are related...
Dementia Society of AmericaJun 27, 20162 minPerimeter ShoppingPerimeter shopping is a concept that more and more people are becoming aware of. During some of my lectures, I will ask people if they’ve...
Dementia Society of AmericaJun 18, 20162 minHaving the ConversationThe doctor told me that, “Dementia is the cause for the changes we have all noticed.” These are sobering words are ones that elicit...
Dementia Society of AmericaJun 11, 20163 minKnowledge is PowerTo some people, the phrase “knowledge is power” means learning the facts and talking to experts. Other people may feel the phrase...
Dementia Society of AmericaJun 2, 20162 minPause and Take a Deep BreathI cannot remember names or where I left the keys, people say I repeat myself and often seem confused. I must have dementia. It’s easy to...