Watching a person in your life go through Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging and heartbreaking things you can experience. If you’re the primary caregiver or one of several caregivers for a person you love, this process can be even more challenging. Alzheimer’s can be a cruel illness, both to the person suffering…
If you’ve been unfortunate enough to witness Alzheimer’s Disease up close and personal with someone you love, you know what a devastating condition it can be. Alzheimer’s doesn’t only affect the long-term and short-term memory of people who suffer from it, but their cognition, their functioning, and their sense of self. It’s a disease, like…
As frightening and frustrating as it can be, losing your edge a little bit is a natural part of aging. In the same way that you can’t manage the physical things that were easy for you when you were younger, experiencing some mild forgetfulness is just something that everyone experiences as they get older. However,…
Keeping your brain healthy is something crucial that should be prioritized at all stages of life, not just as you age. However, if you think that maintaining the health of your brain is just about doing crossword puzzles and avoiding head injuries, you might not realize that there’s a lot of seemingly harmless habits that…
In 1983, President Reagan declared November Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, something that is still recognized today. With over five million people currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, it’s crucial to spread awareness on the debilitating disorder that currently does not have a cure.
If you have a friend or family member suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia, you know how destructive these conditions can be. Individuals gradually lose cognitive skills and functions, resulting in memory loss and the inability to carry out daily tasks. Some patients experience symptoms that increase in severity as nightfall comes, a series of behaviors commonly known as Sundowner’s Syndrome.
After a career that continued for six decades, sold over 45 million records, produced 21 Top 40 Hits, and even outsold the Beatles in 1968, beloved singer and songwriter Glen Campbell has passed away after a long and hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Campbell, the voice behind legendary songs like “Rhinestone Cowboy”, “By The Time…
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 5 million Americans are living with this debilitating disease, which causes severe memory loss and the rapid degeneration of cognitive abilities. Their family and friends are also affected.