To 90 and Beyond! The Importance of Lifestyle in Reducing Dementia Risk
Dementia. Alzheimer’s disease. Cognitive decline. Scary realities our society is struggling with today, both as caregivers and in the scientific and medical communities. Since lifespans are on the rise, so are the incurable diseases associated with aging. One recent study suggested 13.9% of individuals 71 years and older suffer from some form of dementia. […]
Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s
It is not easy to learn to speak Alzheimer’s. As the disease progresses, it often causes our loved ones to lose verbal communication skills. But the loss of verbal communication is different than the loss of communication entirely. Grow closer to your loved one, learn from their eyes and their non-verbal clues, and watch […]
Steve Worrall on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness Week (February 14th –21st)
According to Marietta elder law attorney, Steve Worrall, Alzheimer’s and Dementia awareness week (February 14th –21st) is the perfect time to have ‘tough conversations’ with aging parents about their wishes and plans should the disease ever strike. “Does mom want to live in a nursing home?” “Does dad consider living with Alzheimer’s or dementia to […]
