If you or someone you love has been experiencing memory problems, confusion, or changes in thinking, you may be wondering: How do doctors test for Alzheimer's disease? The good news is that there are more ways than ever to evaluate memory loss and identify the...
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Dementia, Lewy Body, Uncategorized Oct 20, 2026
October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about one of the most common causes of dementia and help families recognize its often-misunderstood symptoms. When people think of dementia, memory loss is often the first symptom that comes to...
Aging, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia, frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Vascular Dementia Oct 13, 2026
Have you noticed a loved one repeating questions, forgetting familiar information, or struggling with tasks that once came easily? Occasional forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging, but persistent changes in memory, thinking, language, or behavior may be early...
Aging, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia, frontotemporal, Lewy Body Oct 6, 2026
When memory problems begin, it can be tempting to ignore them. Maybe you're forgetting names more often, misplacing things, repeating questions, or struggling with tasks that used to feel easy. For families, it can be uncomfortable to consider that these changes could...
Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia, frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Vascular Dementia Sep 30, 2026
A diagnosis of dementia can change many things—but it does not erase a person’s ability to experience joy, connection, purpose, or meaningful moments. One of the most common fears after a dementia diagnosis is that life will eventually stop being meaningful. Families...
Caregiving, Dementia, Uncategorized Sep 22, 2026
If someone you love has been diagnosed with dementia, you may wonder: Can dementia improve? The answer is complicated. Most types of dementia are progressive, meaning the underlying disease typically gets worse over time. However, dementia symptoms can sometimes...
Aging, Caregiving, Dementia Sep 15, 2026
When someone in the family develops dementia, the whole family is affected—including children and teenagers. Kids may not always understand what dementia is, but they often recognize that something has changed. A grandparent who used to tell the same stories, pick...
Aging, Caregiving, Dementia Sep 8, 2026
Mealtimes can become surprisingly difficult when someone is living with dementia. A person who once cooked independently may suddenly struggle to use utensils, forget how to prepare a familiar meal, become distracted while eating, or refuse foods they used to enjoy....
Aging, Caregiving, Dementia Sep 1, 2026
One of the hardest moments for a dementia caregiver is hearing, “I don’t need help.” You may see the unpaid bills, missed medications, spoiled food, unsafe driving, or growing difficulty with everyday tasks. Your loved one, however, may genuinely believe everything is...