5 Ways that Lack of Sleep Affects the Brain
Have you been skimping on sleep thinking that you’re gaining more from your waking hours? Let’s face it! You have been fooling yourself all this time. Scientific evidence suggests that depriving the mind off sleep distorts the way it functions. The truth is,...
Dealing with the Caregiver Burden. The Keywords are Ask – Find – Accept – Treasure.
What is the Caregiver Burden? You may have heard about or read the term caregiver burden. You may have wondered what exactly that refers to. The caregiver burden is a term used to describe the physical, emotional, and financial costs of providing care. It is used to...
Ten Dementia Warning Signs
How do I tell if my mom or dad has dementia? What are some of the warning signs? In this post I want to tell you about 10 warning signs that may indicate dementia is present. If you recognize them in your mom or dad, a trip to the doctor is warranted. Memory loss As...
How Alzheimer’s Patients Can Stay Home, With Love and Planning
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis may break your heart, especially if the diagnosis falls on someone you love. Many spouses, children, and grandchildren step valiantly up to the plate when a relative becomes cognitively disabled. These heroic family members often decide to...
Dementia and Emotional Memory
Individual challenged by dementia have strong emotional memories. They remember how you make them feel, even if they don't remember your exact words. You can use the power of their emotional memory to build relationships with them. Use Emotional Memory...
Green Leafy Vegetables Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline
Do you want to maintain a younger brain? Eat your green leafy vegetables! Research shows that good nutrition plays a big role in maintaining brain health. From the development of the BEN Scale to the research on good fats, good nutrition is a significant factor...