Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Finding Local Farm Fresh Produce: Your Guide to St. Louis Farmers Markets
Summertime in the Midwest means plenty of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables available at festive local farmers markets. But a…
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Understanding the Stages of Dementia
When should you, an adult child of aging parents, begin to educate yourself about the stages of dementia? Ideally,…
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Questions to Ask When Choosing a Memory Care Community
Caring for a senior loved one can be challenging, especially when caring for a senior living with memory loss…
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What to Do When Your Parent With Alzheimer’s Goes Wandering
The number of reports of lost Alzheimer’s patients—older men and women who’ve wandered by foot or car and are lost for…
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How to Have Fun Caregiving for a Senior Loved One
If you are a family caregiver for a senior loved one, the concept of “fun” may be the furthest…
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Humor and Laughter — A Great Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
Although there is nothing funny about Alzheimer’s disease, humor can be an effective way to cope, both for the family…
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What to Do After a Dementia Diagnosis in Your Loved One
Imagine – your 68-year-old father has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, and…
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Communicating & Engaging Imagination: Why the Arts Are Key to Dementia Care
When you receive a serious medical diagnosis, it can feel as though it takes over your identity. You begin…
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Seeking Out Memory Care for a Senior Loved One
When your spouse or loved one with dementia reaches the point where you can no longer provide the type…
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The Effect of Sundown Syndrome on Seniors with Dementia
Sundown syndrome is a phenomenon where people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia become increasingly confused and…
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Holiday Gift Tips for Seniors with Dementia
Finding the right holiday gift for someone isn’t always easy. And finding the right holiday gifts for seniors with dementia can…
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5 Ways to Keep Your Memory Sharp
A slow, cognitive decline in your memory can be expected as you age. There are also other causes, including…
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Who Should Get a Memory Screening?
If you are 65 or older, and you have regular checkups on your heart, blood pressure and cholesterol, you…
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