Four out of five families fall apart when dementia becomes part of their lives. This reflection by Teepa Snow, a renowned dementia expert, highlights the harsh reality of the disease. Learn more about ways families can cope and adapt to living with the disease in this blog.
While the holidays are generally a joyous time, filled with festivities and time with loved ones, they can be incredibly overwhelming for people living with dementia and those caring for them. But there are ways that we can create a more enjoyable season for everyone. In this blog, we’ll dive into ways to cope with the chaos and bring holiday cheer to all.
When was the last time you checked in on your brain health? Whether you have concerns or want to be proactive, here are five reasons that you should get a memory screening.
Do relationships still matter to people living with dementia? Simply put: yes. In this blog, Dementia Institute Director Curt Gritters shares some of the evidence.
With a dementia diagnosis comes both difficult moments and good ones. When the good comes, embrace it. At the link below, you can hear more words of wisdom about enjoying the better moments from one of our Dementia Specialists, Rosemary Apol-Hoezee.
What’s the latest research showing for Parkinson’s related dementia? Read our blog to learn more.
Can people living with dementia still have a relationship with God? Absolutely! Learn more about how our adapted worship program Evening Star™ is helping persons living with dementia rejoice, celebrate, and connect with their beliefs in this blog.
Did you know that CTE is a type of dementia? With more and more football players being diagnosed, there are important questions to consider about risks and rewards. The Dementia Institute’s Director Curt Gritters shares some of his thoughts in our latest blog. Read now at the link below.
Did you know that social isolation can be as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day? To learn more about the health risks involved in being socially isolated and its added risk for a dementia diagnosis, click on the link below!
Dementia changes the brain, but often, it feels like it changes the people we love. There are still ways to have meaningful moments—we just have to adjust our approach sometimes. Click the link below to hear Ginny’s friends found ways to reconnect after Ginny’s dementia diagnosis.