It’s true that family members often see first signs of dementia, long before a doctor makes a diagnosis. There are the moments before the doctor confirms it, before the tests and brain scans, before the word itself is ever said aloud. Small, almost forgettable. A father who suddenly forgets how to use the coffee maker he’s owned for twenty years. A mother who drives to the store comes home without the milk she left to…
Kindness and care in dementia go a long way. Dementia has a way of testing everyone in its orbit. The person living with it, the family watching it unfold, and the caregivers who show up every day to provide care that goes far beyond routine tasks. It takes an extraordinary kind of strength to meet agitation with patience, to soothe confusion with steady reassurance, and to replace frustration with understanding. Kindness in Dementia Care is…
Let’s talk about 25 lesser-known types of dementia you might not know about. While Alzheimer’s disease accounts for most dementia diagnoses in America, doctors are identifying more patients with uncommon variants – forms of the disease that often go unrecognized in family clinics across the country. Dementia Beyond Alzheimer’s Disease The grocery store was a five-minute drive from Margaret Thompson’s house. After 40 years, she could make every turn in her sleep – past Ace…
This article is about the rising dementia risks in the U.S., according to recent studies. Think about the last time you shared a family story—the laughter, emotions, and sense of connection. Now imagine a future where those memories slip away, one by one. For many families in the U.S., this isn’t a distant worry—it’s their current reality. Dementia is no longer rare; it’s becoming a growing challenge as our population ages. A major report from…
It’s a question that haunts many families: Could restless nights and poor sleep set the stage for dementia? As more loved ones are diagnosed with memory loss, the urgency to understand this connection grows. Dementia, a broad term for conditions affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities, is not just a consequence of aging. Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia are some of its most common forms, and they’re affecting millions worldwide. But as…
Myths about dementia spread on social media and other parts of the Internet, and it can be damaging. It’s one of those topics that people think they understand, but the truth is that some are completely wrong. These myths don’t just misinform—they delay action, misguide families, and create unnecessary fear. With 2025 around the corner, we’re still fighting the same misinformation. If you don’t understand dementia, you can’t effectively help those living with it—or prepare…