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Tactics to Delay Memory Loss

February 9, 2023

Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia… there is no escaping this diagnosis. Either a loved family member, friend, or yourself is or will be affected by this “long goodbye.” Studies show even without a cure, Alzheimer’s may be delayed by practicing a healthy lifestyle. Bridge to Better Living realizes many of our articles/blogs emphasize the importance of making […]

Communication Tips for Seniors with Dementia

January 26, 2023

The Alzheimer’s Organization defines communication with an Alzheimer’s or Dementia diagnosed person clearly and honestly. “Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias gradually diminish a person’s ability to communicate. Communication with a person with Alzheimer’s requires patience, understanding and good listening skills.” Life changes when a loved one develops dementia or Alzheimer’s. The most loving person may become […]

The Facts of Dementia

July 7, 2022

Dementia has often been assumed to be memory loss yet is so much more. Dementia affects thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and judgement as well as presenting economic and social impacts. Dementia is predicted to affect 78 million people in the year 2030, with women and those with lower economic means comprising the […]

Loving Relationships In The Face Of Dementia

August 11, 2021

Parents, like snowflakes, are unique in design, even more so when a parent is diagnosed with dementia. What was once a loving relationship may start to unravel with memory loss and dementia issues. Perceptions and attitudes change parental/child bonds when dementia becomes the invisible participant. Initially, you need to “let go” of traditional parental images […]

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Taking Care of Your Brain

June 7, 2021

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is this June and when the “Longest Day” (www.alz.org) Fundraising Event is held. The facts and myths of this disease are highlighted in June and healthy brain activities are encouraged. Today fifty million people are living with Alzheimer’s or another form of Dementia. Alzheimer’s Disease Four hundred or more types […]

How Alzheimer’s Patients are Helped with Music

November 17, 2020

Alzheimer’s is a progressive type of dementia affecting thinking, behavior, and memory. Patients with advanced Alzheimer’s may lose their ability to communicate and care for themselves. Treatments are available but there is no cure for Alzheimer’s. One successful treatment involves an activity we all enjoy…music. Why Music? Music has often been demonstrated to stimulate […]

The Benefits of Cooking for Seniors with Dementia

October 15, 2020

Cooking with Dementia Fewer meals and smaller portions are common with advancing age. A shift in eating Patterns and preferences does more than change diets, it decreases social activity. Meal preparation is an exceptional way for Seniors with dementia to stimulate their brain activity. Cooking, baking, and serving involves more than one skill, all of […]

Alzheimer’s Awareness: What is The Longest Day?

June 17, 2020

Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia triggering progressive changes in one’s behavior, thinking, and memory. Symptoms may surface slowly and then decline rapidly in later stages. Currently, there is no cure, only treatment. Drastic and variable behavior changes make it difficult to determine the appropriate care needed. Sufferers of this disease and their caretakers need […]

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Dementia: More Than Just Aging?

May 26, 2020

The ability to remember a string of events, people, or facts may begin to fade with advancing age. Many Seniors experience increased forgetfulness or difficulty following directions but is this a concern for a more serious issue such as Dementia or a natural aging process? What is Dementia? Dementia is defined as a chronic or […]

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Managing Sundowning Signs and Symptoms

December 13, 2019

This behavior is termed “Sundowning.” Sundowning (or Sundowner’s) is not a disease, but a symptom categorization under the overall symptoms of Alzheimer’s. What is Sundowning and Why Does It Occur? Sundowning is traditionally triggered during the evening or when there is little sunlight. The exact reason for Sundowning has not yet been found, which is […]

Animal Therapy for Dementia

May 15, 2019

A new approach, animal therapy, has recently become popular in Memory Assisted Care Communities. Dementia patients are prospering from animal therapy. Pets offer companionship and unconditional love; they have a key part in the quality of lives. Fostering a Home-Like Experience In the early 1990s Dr. William Thomas, a medical director at a New York […]

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Communication Tips for Loved Ones with Dementia

November 7, 2018

Keeping the lines of communication open during this time will become progressively more challenging. How you communicate with your loved one makes all the difference. Education is Key The more you understand how dementia affects your loved one the better communication will be. Various stages of memory loss require innovative approaches to have meaningful conversations […]

Nutrition for Cognitive Function

October 17, 2018

Bodies need proper nourishment throughout every stage of life and proper nutrition keeps them healthy, energetic, positive and alert. Food for Thought All cells in the body, including brain cells, need to be well-nourished in order to function at their best. Brain cells require nutrients to help with information recall, the ability to understand, to […]

Tech for Seniors Keeps the Mind Young

August 15, 2018

Tech for Seniors New technology brings surprising and positive findings for living a full and active life while investing only a little extra time and effort. Technology developed with Seniors in mind helps an older population stay sharp, interested and informed. Move Over Junior; Grampa’s Turn to Play Video Games! Parents who are concerned about […]

5 Games To Improve Brain Health

May 9, 2018

There are multiple types of games to improve cognitive function. As we age neurons are not firing the same way nor the same speed as when we were younger. Specific areas begin to shrink and blood flow decreases. These changes may lead to a decline in mental capacity. We all age differently and so do our brains.

Sundowners and Sleep: Tips to Finding a Balance

September 13, 2017

Behaviors often increase at the end of the day when symptoms may intensify. This is known as Sundowner’s Syndrome. Not all patients who have Alzheimer’s or Dementia exhibit symptoms of Sundowners but many experience late day confusion and as a result have irregular sleep schedules. When a parent or a loved one suffers from these […]

5 Dangers for Living with Dementia

May 22, 2017

Although the Alzheimer’s Association currently reports over 5 million people nationwide who are living with the condition not everyone experiencing symptoms report them. This means the number of people living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia is most likely higher than documented. There are many different types of Dementia with 60 -80% having a type of […]

Brains Matter

January 11, 2016

Some readers will acknowledge the information going in one ear and out the other. Others will recall trying brain games diligently for only a week or two. The startling fact Alzheimer’s disease is ranked the sixth leading cause of death in the United States emphasizes the importance of improving Brain Health. Unfortunately Alzheimer’s is the […]

4 Ways to Keep the Mind Sharp as You Age

December 14, 2015

As you age, remember forgetfulness is not an indicator of cognitive decline. It means you need to stay on top of the game by adding a variety of memory skills to daily routines. Staying sharp in the senior years is not unreasonable; in fact, it is a necessary element to keep the mind active and […]

Elephant In The Room Language How To’s

June 26, 2015

“Celebrate” doesn’t seem quite appropriate when every 70 seconds a person is diagnosed as having Alzheimer’s. The fifth leading cause of death in the United States, it is the only one without a cure. Memory Loss presents a constant challenge for communication. Studies show 90% of the words spoken to people with advanced Alzheimer’s are […]

Coffee With An Elephant

June 3, 2015

Seniors are traditionally independent, private, and painfully thrifty. They see their worlds shrinking. Living spaces, daily tasks, social activities keep changing. Driving, new doctors, remembering dates, appointments become challenging. SOMEONE start the conversation about Senior living options! SOMEONE start the conversation! START! Discuss facts and myths of each type of living community. Be informed. INDEPENDENT […]

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