November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month! In this blog, I will explore the inspiring 2014 Sundance Film Festival winning documentary “Alive Inside” and discuss a strategy that can make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Alive Inside – 2014 Sundance Film Festival winning documentary “Alive Inside” is a […]
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This is the fifth installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future. Previous installments include: Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide, Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living, Legal Considerations and Aging, and Nursing Home Red Flags. Later topics will include: Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for Nurturing From
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Ever since the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has started to gain more attention, many people have been worried about their loved ones’ care. Today, with advancements in technology and the availability of various home care aides, there is a growing number of caregivers learning how to create a home that will be much easier for
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Exercise offers many benefits, to both physical and mental health. Exercise improves blood flow in the body, including blood flow to the brain. As your heart starts beating faster it pumps more oxygen to the brain and also stimulates neurogenesis, the production of new brain cells. Researchers at the University of British Columbia found that
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Growing up my mom never told me Frank lived with a disorder called paranoid schizophrenia. I don’t think she even fully understood Frank’s disorder or knew how to talk about it. I have childhood memories of Frank, and then I have college-age memories of him. Those differ significantly, much of which I blame on the
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Brain function is vital to daily life. Cognitive health is often thought about in early childhood development, and then less focused on as we grow into adulthood. The word “Cognition” refers to the act or process of knowing something, perceiving something, or knowledge. Cognitive health includes the ability to think clearly, learn, and remember; all
