Category: Dementia

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Cognitive Health, Dementia, Lifestyle, Memory Care • February 24, 2025

Can Reading Help With Dementia?

Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, affects millions of people worldwide, creating unique challenges for individuals and caregivers alike. While no cure exists, there is growing evidence that engaging in certain activities can enhance quality of life and slow cognitive decline. Reading is one such powerful activity, as it can help those living with dementia maintain their…

A mature adult with dementia holding their adult child's hand in memory care.

Dementia, Memory Care • October 30, 2024

Why Can Dementia Cause Hypersexuality?

Caring for a loved one with dementia requires patience and understanding in order to deal with the unexpected shifts brought about by cognitive decline. Dementia is more than just memory loss. It’s a complex condition that progressively affects various aspects of a person’s life, including behavior, mood, and personality. Hypersexual behavior is a behavioral symptom…

Close-up of an older adult holding a glass of water in their left hand and medication in their right hand.

Dementia, Memory Care • June 21, 2024

Can Drug Use Cause Dementia?

Dementia isn't an age-related condition, but age is a significant risk factor. Drug use can also increase your risk of dementia. Long-term use of benzodiazepines, anticholinergics, and opioids can increase the risk of dementia. While these drugs have specific purposes or benefits, they can also have side effects. Understanding how these drugs impact cognitive health…

An older adult with dementia sitting on a couch looking at a mobile phone in her right hand while placing her left hand on her forehead.

Dementia, Memory Care • June 14, 2024

How to Talk to a Parent With Dementia on the Phone

Communicating with a parent who has dementia can be challenging, especially when you're not face-to-face with them, such as when you're talking on the phone. As caregivers and family members, it's essential to understand these challenges and find ways to maintain meaningful connections. For adult children with a parent with dementia who lives away or…

An adult child sitting next to their elderly parent holding their hands.

Dementia, Memory Care • June 14, 2024

I Think My Mom Has Dementia: What to Do

Dementia is a complex and often misunderstood condition that can significantly impact a loved one's daily life. It encompasses a range of symptoms associated with cognitive decline, including memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior. As adult children or caregivers, recognizing the signs of dementia in a parent and knowing how to respond can be…

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