Q. My 70-year-old aunt, who I am very close with, has had a rapid decline in the last few months. She started losing her memory pretty quickly over the past few months and began slurring her speech. The strangest symptoms are her … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat if It Resembles Dementia or Parkinson’s, But It’s Actually a Treatable Disorder?
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Critter Corner: When Memory Loss isn’t Necessarily Dementia
July 19, 2024 by
Dear Raider,My husband has been experiencing memory loss and it seems to be getting worse. It is coming on pretty quickly too. I read somewhere that memory loss doesn’t always mean dementia. What are some other things that can … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Are the 15 Factors Linked to a Higher Risk of Young-Onset Dementia?
February 27, 2024 by
If you're in your 70s or 80s, and you've noticed that you're experiencing some forgetfulness, it may be reasonable to be concerned about memory loss that may or may not be dementia. But what if you're in your 60s, 50s, 40s, or 30s … [Read more...]
Print This PageCoping with the “Transfer Trauma” of Moving a Loved One
January 23, 2024 by
Rachel, a caregiver for her mother who is in the early to mid-stages of dementia, is on the emotional roller coaster of moving her mom to an assisted living facility. It’s taking quite a toll on her and her mother, because … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Dementia Patients Relearn Day-to-Day Tasks?
December 28, 2023 by
Those with dementia still have the ability to learn new things and relearn tasks they once knew how to perform. This is the conclusion of a doctoral thesis by Swedish scientist Elias Ingebrand, who hopes to debunk the general … [Read more...]
Print This PageAre “Tip-of-the-Tongue” Moments Normal or a Cause for Concern?
October 27, 2023 by
Q. Not long ago, I used to have a great command of the English language, but now I keep forgetting simple words during a conversation. I’ll be having a conversation, then stop because a word is on the tip of my tongue. Sometimes … [Read more...]
Print This PageApproaching Dementia with Understanding, Acceptance, and Compassion
July 18, 2023 by
A year ago this week, I wrote about Katya De Luisa, a dementia educator, caregiver coach, and author of “Journey through the Infinite Mind – the Science and Spirituality of Dementia.” Besides being an art therapist who works … [Read more...]
Print This PageIf You’re Genetically Predisposed to Dementia. . .
July 7, 2023 by
Q. I have been watching the documentary Limitless, with Chris Hemsworth, on Disney+. It’s been fascinating to see what he is doing to stay young and stave off disease.I haven’t seen all of the episodes but read somewhere that … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Forgetting to Pay Your Bills an Early Sign of Dementia?
June 20, 2023 by
Kathryn, a long-distance caregiver, knew her mother was having memory problems but didn't realize how bad things had gotten. This was until she visited her mother and took a closer look at her finances: unpaid bills, unusual cash … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Certain Types of Dementia Can Unleash a Person’s Creativity
May 30, 2023 by
Arthur (Art) Lee suffers from Lewy body dementia (LBD). Words often fail him and his arms and hands often experience uncontrollable tremors. But somehow, he still paints incredible oil paintings. Whether a portrait, a landscape, … [Read more...]
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