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Myths And Facts About Dementia

February 28, 2018 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

Dementia, which is a decline in a person’s ability to think and remember, can be devastating to the person suffering from it and to his or her family. Living with dementia, or taking care of a relative who does, can be a socially isolating experience. Although dementia is very common, especially in the elderly, lots of misconceptions still surround it, especially in popular imagination. Myth: The Terms Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease are Interchangeable Fact: Alzheimer’s disease is just one of…

What Causes Alzheimer’s Disease?

January 24, 2018 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

A lot of headway has been made in research to cure symptoms of Alzheimer’s, and new links to the causes of Alzheimer’s are being discovered all the time. If you’ve ever wondered what causes Alzheimer’s disease, here is some helpful information that will shed light on this complex disease: Aging While dementia and schizophrenia can strike in your early twenties, Alzheimer’s is almost exclusive to those over the age of 65. Information conducted by the Mayo Clinic reported that 95%…

3 Signs Your Loved One Has Alzheimer’s

December 27, 2017 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

Senior care isn’t just for those that are getting a little bit older, or for those that are finding issue with daily tasks. It goes deeper than that. When someone you love starts showing signs of Alzheimer’s, it’s a difficult time for everyone in the family. These are the top three signs that someone you love could be in the early stages of Alzheimer’s: 1. Severe Memory Loss When it starts affecting daily life, it’s when you should really start…