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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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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Dementia Society of America
- Sep 19, 2020
- 3 min
Sleep Helps Your Brain Repair Itself
At one time or another, everybody has bouts of sleeplessness. House noises, screaming babies, caffeine, or a bed partner who snores,...
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Dementia Society of America
- Aug 31, 2020
- 3 min
Medications: Help, Hurt, or Both?
In the United States, more than seven million people have mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or have dementia. According to Xueya Cai and...
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Dementia Society of America
- Jul 19, 2020
- 2 min
Fortify Your Brain Through Use
“Use it or lose it" is a common expression we hear referring to physical and athletic abilities, maintaining hands-on skills, or the...
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Dementia Society of America
- Jun 26, 2020
- 2 min
Caring Touch as a Way to Communicate
A crying baby elicits a predictable response from its parents or grandparents. An adult swoop in lifts the baby in their arms, and...
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Dementia Society of America
- May 25, 2020
- 3 min
A Little Help Here! Assistive Technologies for Caregiving
For many of us, the words “medical alert” immediately brings to mind the campy 1980s television commercial where “Mrs. Fletcher” cries...
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Dementia Society of America
- Apr 19, 2020
- 2 min
Read! Exercise for Your Brain
Most people have an innate desire to learn, and language is the primary tool for learning. Reading is an important mechanism for the...
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Dementia Society of America
- Mar 22, 2020
- 3 min
Art as a Spice to Life
It's so easy for family caregivers to get stuck in the daily routines of their loved one's care. Each new day brings the same as the...
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Dementia Society of America
- Feb 29, 2020
- 2 min
Make the Time, Don’t Find the Time
If you've been a regular reader of the Dementia Society of America blog, you know that better heart health can lead to better brain...
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Dementia Society of America
- Jan 27, 2020
- 3 min
Take into Consideration: Planning for the Long Term
Much of Dementia care boils down to anticipating and planning for challenges you will face. As a first step, the person or persons...
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Dementia Society of America
- Dec 6, 2019
- 3 min
Further Your Understanding: Dementia and Mood
Some people say Dementia turned they're once loving and upbeat loved one into an angry tyrant. Others may describe the changes in...
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Dementia Society of America
- Nov 30, 2019
- 3 min
Make a Not-to-Do List for Better Brain Health
A lot of people have a To-Do list loaded with tasks, errands, and projects that they intend to take care of either during the course of...
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