DEMENTIA AND DRIVING: HELPING A LOVED ONE WITH DEMENTIA COPE
It is important to always drive safely and obey the laws of the road. Those with dementia, unfortunately, should not drive. When someone starts to develop dementia, the idea of not being able to drive might be overwhelming. However, it is usually in their best interest to stay off of the roads. To help through […]
INTRODUCING SMART’S CAREGIVER COFFEEBREAK
At SMART Brain Aging, we are thrilled to introduce SMART’s Caregiver Coffeebreak starting on February 6th. The free support group will offer a safe place for dementia caregivers to open up about their feelings. The support group will be held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm at the Arizona Dementia Center […]
TRUE OR FALSE: ARE WOMEN AT GREATER RISK FOR DEVELOPING ALZHEIMER’S?
Alzheimer’s is known as the most common form of dementia, with more than five million people diagnosed in the United States alone. There is currently no cure for dementia and it is not considered a natural part of aging. If fact, there tends to be many misconceptions and myths surrounding Alzheimer’s and other forms of […]
HOW TO STAY ACTIVE AFTER BEING DIAGNOSED WITH DEMENTIA
It is important to be active and social throughout your life and this is especially true after being diagnosed with onset dementia. You may find it difficult to enjoy the things you once did before, but there are some creative ways to stay active and social in your older years. Get Crafty Crafts are always […]
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY PLACES ON THE RISE
Living with dementia can be difficult and often times the world around us is not ideal for those suffering with dementia. Luckily, there are some places that go the extra mile and become dementia friendly to make things easier on those with dementia. Here are just a few examples I have come across that has […]
This is Dementia Set to Premiere This April!
SMART Brain Aging’s very own dementia specialist, Dr. John DenBoer, has been working endlessly for the past few years to find ways to eradicate dementia. His story is now being told through his very own documentary, This is Dementia. Dementia is growing at an alarming rate and there are many misconceptions surrounding the disease. Many people […]
COULD WATCHING TELEVISION INCREASE YOUR RISK OF GETTING DEMENTIA?
Do you love to watch television? You are not alone, as people all over the world spend a lot of their time in front of the television screen. But did you know that if you spend 3.5 hours or more watching television each day, you could increase your chances of getting dementia. This is all […]
A QUICK REFRESHER ON THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA
Do you know what the difference is between Alzheimer’s and dementia? If not, you are not alone. In fact, many people misunderstand both of them. First, let’s explore dementia. Dementia is a syndrome. It is a group of symptoms that effect cognitive tasks such and impairs memory and reasoning. Alzheimer’s is a disease, which is […]
FORENSIC
Dr. DenBoer also does work in the area of Forensic Psychologist/Neuropsychology. He has experience in conducting neuropsychological evaluation in a variety of forensic contexts, including capital evaluations. Nationally-Known Forensic Psychologistevaluations and medicolegal cases involving traumatic brain injury/concussions. In addition to the activities above, he also performs pro-bono forensic psychological profiling consultative services for Find Me, an […]
DEMENTIA
Dr. DenBoer is a leading neuropsychologist in the area of early-stage dementia detection. He specializes in developing intervention mechanisms to help prevent the further development of the dementia process. This has culminated in Dr. DenBoer’s development of the SMART memory program(see below). Dr. DenBoer is the founder and developer of the SMART memory program, a cognitive intervention […]