Dec 9, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Family Caregiving, Holidays
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe holidays are often filled with opportunities for togetherness, sharing, laughter, and memories. But they can also bring stress, disappointment, and sadness. A person living with dementia may feel a special sense of loss during the holidays... 
Dec 7, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat is early-onset Alzheimer disease? Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia. It affects your memory, thinking, and behavior. It often progresses to the point where it affects daily activities and functions. Alzheimer disease... 
Dec 3, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Family Caregiver Stories
Reading Time: 3 minutesMarlee Matlin knows she owes a lot to her mother: Libby Matlin was one of her biggest cheerleaders as she embarked on an acting career, beginning at age 7 with the role of Dorothy in a local theater production of “The Wizard of... 
Dec 1, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Holidays, Video Presentation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis presentation titled The Holidays and Dementia: What You Should Know and Tips for Making the Holidays More Enjoyable, was presented by Hollie Grover with the James L. West Center for Dementia Care. Topics covered include: Communication... 
Nov 7, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia
Reading Time: 2 minutesI’ve heard sundowning may happen with dementia. What is sundowning, or late-day confusion, and how is it treated? The term “sundowning” refers to a state of confusion occurring in the late afternoon and lasting into the night.... 
Nov 3, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Healthy Aging, Video Presentation
Reading Time: 3 minutesTo be human is to forget things. But you’ve probably wondered: “When is forgetting normal, and when is it not?” Here are four examples: 3 types of normal forgetting and one that isn’t. 1. Forgetting where you parked Not remembering where...