With about 5.6 million American older adults suffering from dementia, this is one of the more common illnesses seen in those aged above 65. However, these memory loss illnesses do not have to be a part of the aging process. Although dementia cannot be prevented or cured, keeping good habits and making healthy brain lifestyle…
Retirement communities are ideal for retirees and older adults who desire to live active, full lives. While you aim to find a comfortable environment for your loved ones, you may quickly discover the need for more customized services. Concierge services offer an affordable way for retirement communities to satisfy the needs of their residents. Similar…
Did you know that there are currently estimated to be over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia? This number is set to soar to 139 million people by 2050. If you have a loved one suffering from dementia, consider memory care programs to give you the peace of mind you deserve. Knowing that a…
In recent years, brain training games – games specifically designed to exercise memory, attention, and problem-solving, have gained popularity. Such games stimulate our brains and provide opportunities for the brain to learn or practice new skills, thereby strengthening connections between the brain cells. Early research suggests a connection between playing games and delayed onset of…
Dementia has been severely misunderstood for many years and stigma continues to cloud it. If you or someone you know suffers from it, the best and first thing to do is to educate yourselves on the myths about dementia. The more you know the less afraid you become of it and dementia will no longer…
Mental illness is not a normal aspect of growing older. In fact, young folks are more likely than the aged to suffer from mental illnesses. But elderly individuals are indeed less inclined to seek assistance. Due to embarrassment or the concern of being downplayed as a result of aging, about one-third of such retirees do…
The therapeutic nature of gardening can be an enriching and empowering experience for your loved one with dementia. Getting out and about in the sun and forming a routine of watering and planting herbs and flowers can help reduce some distress and anxiety. A daily routine can also improve memory and the joy of being…
We spend our whole lives making memories and building relationships between ourselves and others around us. It can be terrifying to find out that memory loss can rob us of the beautiful memories and relationships that we have created. If you are looking for information on memory-related conditions, here are several myths about memory loss…
Many of our cognitive capabilities begin to deteriorate as we become older. Short-term brain activity, concentration, problem-solving, and retrieval of past experiences are all affected. As you become older, you will notice a slow and subtle deterioration in your abilities. Rapid cognitive deterioration, on the other hand, is typically symptomatic of dementia, which is not…
Training the brain regularly can slow down the loss of thinking and cognitive skills. As the brain is a muscle, it too needs to work out to stay healthy and fit. In this article, we have listed some brain exercises for people with Alzheimer’s disease that your loved one can do in order to strengthen…