Natural Mood Boosting Strategies
While experiencing sadness is normal, there are natural mood boosting strategies you can utilize to feel happier and start smiling again.
Healthy Anti- Alzheimer’s Diet
If you are a caregiver for a senior loved one, take heed of this information - it could help prevent conditions including heart disease, stroke, and hypertension. Let's take a look at this purported anti- Alzheimer's diet.
Engaging Conversations with Alzheimer’s Patients
While interaction with your loved one may have changed, you can still have engaging conversations and meaningful moments.
Occupational Therapy and Dementia Patients
Although often associated with rehabilitation, occupational therapy for seniors focuses primarily on improving ADLs or the needed day-to-day skills.
How Aging Affects Cognitive Ability
Obviously, the brain is responsible for cognitive ability. The brain controls thinking, remembering, decision making, planning and problem-solving.
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
September 2021 marks the tenth anniversary of World Alzheimer’s Month, which was instituted by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) in 2011.
How Alzheimer’s Memory Decline Affects Families
There is no denying that those experiencing memory decline have a challenging road ahead of them - but so do their loved ones.
Emotional Intelligence in Senior Years
In recent years, many researchers have stated that a person's emotional intelligence quotient (EQ) is more important to their quality of life than their IQ.
Newly Approved Alzheimer’s Drug Debated
On June 7, 2021, the FDA approved Aduhelm, the first new Alzheimer’s drug in nearly two decades. The announcement comes amid warnings from experts.
Alcohol-Induced Dementia
Cognitive and behavioral changes often indicate Alzheimer's in seniors. However, these symptoms may also be indicative of alcohol-induced dementia.