Results for "Alzheimers Disease and Dementia"

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Maintaining Intimacy With Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can have a profound impact on couple relationships. Emotional, physical and sexual intimacy are all impacted...
Feb 08
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The Link Between Sleep and Early Memory Loss
Is good sleep a distant memory these days? Life is busy and stressful at times, so it can be difficult to get your eight hours of sleep at night. Add in...
Jan 02
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How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout During Busy Times
Caring for a loved one can be difficult at any time of year, but it can be especially difficult during the holidays—from Thanksgiving to Christmas to July...
Dec 19
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How Caregivers Can Get Support From Family and Friends During Busy Times
Holidays like Christmas, July 4th and Thanksgiving can bring about anticipation and excitement, but for caregivers, they can also bring about difficult...
Dec 12
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How Robopets Can Help People with Memory Issues Feel Less Lonely
Robotic pets — machines designed to look and act like actual dogs, cats or other animals —might seem like something out of a science fiction movie. But...
Oct 27
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4 Tips for Planning Ahead to Care for a Loved One with Dementia
When a parent or loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, you’ll find a range of emotions swirling through your mind, and you...
Sep 07
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What is Vascular Dementia? Are You at Risk?
Vascular dementia ranks among the four most common types of dementia, along with Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body dementia (LBD), and frontotemporal dementia....
Aug 03
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How Do Alzheimer’s and Dementia Affect Personality?
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can diminish memory, reasoning and other skills. But there’s more to dementia than memory loss. “Behavioral...
Jun 03
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3 Tips to Prevent Dementia-Related Wandering
When you’re the primary caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, that person’s wandering can be one of the most difficult things to...
Jan 30
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Brain Games: Can They Really Keep Your Mind Sharp as You Age?
Do you seem to be a bit more forgetful these days? Is it that you just have a lot on your mind, or could this just be a part of getting older? It’s no...
Dec 22