For those providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, a number of complicated effects must be carefully managed, but perhaps the most challenging include hallucinations, illusions, and suspicions that other people are out to... Read More
Alzheimer’s disease alters someone’s mind so that memories pertaining to current events are forgotten or mixed up while memories about the more remote past often stay intact. This can cause prior times to make more sense to someone with Alzheimer’s... Read More
Research scientists are shedding some new light on strategies to potentially have an impact on Alzheimer’s disease: light therapy. The benefits of light are only just beginning to be tapped into, and already are showing some intriguing and promising results between... Read More
Let’s be honest: caring for a loved one with dementia is tough. And with its fluctuating symptoms and multifaceted challenges, you may feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to provide the most appropriate care. In the midst of the increased need for hands-on care,... Read More
Memories and imagery arise when reading poetry, triggering stories of days past. Recently, University of Exeter researchers have been exploring poetry’s affect on the brain, and they’ve found that reading poetry can stimulate areas of the brain linked to memory. The... Read More
