Music is a powerful tool. Research has shown music stimulates neurons that span the brain. Brain functions which have no obvious connection to each other are stimulated by music. For people who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, the effects of music therapy as a...
Staying at home as a person ages is very important to most people. Their home is a representation of their financial and personal accomplishments. And it’s a reminder of the happy times they had raising their children and spending time with their grandchildren. When...
The onset of Alzheimer’s or Dementia can be a very stressful and distressing time for a senior citizen and their family. As a caregiver, you will have little time for your other daily tasks. We recommend that you consider adult day care centers. Having...
Caretaking for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease isn’t always easy. It takes a lot of time and effort and can be, at times, emotionally draining. As a caretaker, it’s important to acknowledge you need some help every once in a while. But where can you find the help...
No one wants to end up with a debilitating disease, particularly one like Alzheimer’s. Are there are steps that can be taken to slow the disease’s progression? Experts say the main thing people can do to prevent or slow down Alzheimer’s disease is to stimulate their...
Once a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, life feels incredibly different. Things you may have at one time taken for granted aren’t as easy as they used to be. Even something as simple as traveling in the car with your loved can now be trickier than ever....