Navigating Alzheimer’s Disease in the Summer: Tips for Caregivers

As the summer season arrives, it brings with it warmer temperatures, longer days, and a range of activities to enjoy. However, for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers, this time of year can present unique challenges. In this blog post, we will explore how Alzheimer’s disease can be influenced by summer conditions and provide …

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The Importance of Clinical Research in Advancing Memory Loss Treatments

Link: https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/09/health/fda-committee-lecanemab-leqembi/index.html The recent FDA advisory committee’s recommendation* to approve Lecanemab (Leqembi) for the treatment of memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease highlights the vital role of clinical research in advancing breakthrough treatments. Clinical research is crucial in understanding the complexities of memory loss conditions, identifying potential therapies, and determining their safety and efficacy. At …

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Honoring Moms with Memory Loss

If your mother has dementia-related memory loss, finding a meaningful way to celebrate her on Mother’s Day may pose a challenge. Honoring moms with memory loss on Mother’s Day may require a little more planning, but new traditions can mend the old ones with family support. Change of Focus Mothers are historically the center of …

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Memory Loss: A Caregiver’s Guide

Caring for a loved one with memory loss can be very rewarding. You’ll provide the care that allows them to face their journey with love and dignity. Caregiving can also be all-consuming and stressful, and the weight of their life and yours bears down on your shoulders. Caregivers of loved ones with memory loss juggle …

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Memory Loss During the Holidays

There’s a lot to think about during the holidays, and being a caregiver for a loved one with memory loss can seem daunting. In addition to the stress and emotional toll this time of year can take, keeping everyone safe during the pandemic is an added hurdle. Despite the challenges of memory loss during the …

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Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness

  Whether you have been directly affected by Alzheimer’s disease or not, no one is immune to developing it. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that causes progressive brain and memory impairment until a person loses all-important mental functions. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, and available treatments only temporarily slow the progression of the …

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Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Are you having trouble remembering where your glasses are or remembering when your next appointment is? These could be typical signs of the aging process, but it could be a sign of something more. When should you be concerned about Alzheimer’s disease? Here are common early Alzheimer’s disease warning signs you should look out for! …

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Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, a designated month designed to educate and increase awareness about the disease. Those affected by Parkinson’s disease can receive information on symptom prevention, awareness activities, and ways to get involved in research! Let’s get started!   Causes and Symptoms Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorder that …

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When to Seek Help for Memory Loss

Mild to moderate memory loss is a part of the typical aging process, but did you know it could be the sign of something more? We know that memory loss is a hallmark symptom of Alzheimer’s but can also be the result of other health conditions. Early intervention, in either case, can help identify causes …

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