Earth Day is upon us again and it’s the perfect time to recognize that caring for our planet isn’t just good for nature—it’s essential for our health, particularly our brain health. The environment we live in directly affects how our brains function, develop, and age, with seniors often being most vulnerable to these impacts. Understanding this connection can motivate us to make choices that protect both our planet and our cognitive wellbeing.
Dementia is a complex neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide. As the disease progresses, individuals may experience various cognitive changes, including a phenomenon known as “time shifting.”
A sobering fact is that every year, family and friends provide more than 470 million hours of care to people living with dementia.
Understanding the ways memory changes as we get older can help us learn if our memory lapses are a normal part of our aging, or a concern such as Alzheimer disease.
Memory issues become more prevalent as we age. But there are tools we can utilize to help us along our daily lives without worrying about our memory lapses getting in the way.
Read more to learn about the types of memory issues that exist and how to solve them.
Yes! You can include your Dementia and Alzheimer family members in the holiday conversations!
Families often struggle with how to cope when a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.