Self-care is important for a healthy, manageable life. This is especially true for people caring for a person with dementia. According to a 2022 study published in the World Journal of Psychiatry, 1 in 3 caregivers aka care partners, experience depression. In general, caregivers tend to neglect their own health appointments, overlook their own well-being,
Summer is a season for relaxation and travel for many people. However, for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, traveling or going on a vacation may be more difficult, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a break. Here are some practical tips and guidance to make your summer travel go
Summer and sunshine are finally here, which means enjoying the warm weather. This also means elderly individuals and especially those with dementia are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. For example, those with memory loss may forget to drink water and as a result, be more susceptible to dehydration. If you’re caring for a loved one,
As we age, mild forgetfulness can be a normal part of life. However, when memory problems begin to seriously affect daily life, they could be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that causes progressive deterioration of memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common
Our CEO, Jim McAleer joined the Sandwiched podcast hosted by Sioux Falcone & Jennifer Hedayat to discuss the increase in dementia prevalence in Orange County, recent research and drug developments aimed at Alzheimer's disease, the importance of early intervention and other topics in this conversation about Alzheimer's Orange County, dementia and how to face it.
Learning how to live a healthy brain lifestyle is essential at any age. Why? Research suggests that lifestyle factors that form the six pillars of brain health may help to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. One of these pillars is exercise and physical health. Many can improve in this area. Less than
Building a dementia-friendly community and raising awareness about memory loss disorders like Alzheimer's disease is a team effort. Alzheimer's Orange County spoke to local nurse Melinda Meyer, BSN, CCRN, to get a nurse's perspective on Alzheimer's disease and what others—including those in the healthcare field—should know about dementia and those affected by it. Read our
Irvine, Calif., April 24, 2022 – Alzheimer's Orange County has released new figures on the prevalence of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Orange County, shedding light on the scope and severity of these conditions in the local community. According to the data, more than 164,000 people in Orange County live with dementia or
Recently, the news of actor Bruce Willis’ frontotemporal dementia diagnosis made national headlines, but it also put the spotlight on a disorder many are unfamiliar with. What is frontotemporal dementia? According to the NIH, Frontotemporal disorders (FTD), sometimes called frontotemporal dementia is a rare form of dementia that tends to occur at a younger age
Understanding their reality As a person’s cognitive ability starts to decline, the reality they perceive can be very different from ours. Dementias like Alzheimer's disease can cause more than just memory loss. The disease can impact our speech, logic, emotions, behavior, and affect our brain in other ways. People with Alzheimer’s may not have the
