NEW REPORT SHOWS DEMENTIA DEATHS HAVE DOUBLED SINCE 2000
Dementia has been rising at an alarming rate for the last few years, causing patients to lose their quality of like along with their memory. Unfortunately, dementia can also be deadly. In fact, the National Center for Health Statistics recently released a new study with numbers showing that the number of deaths in the United States from dementia has […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF DEMENTIA PATIENTS FOLLOWING ROUTINES
Suffering from dementia is difficult and can cause unneeded anxiety, stress and confusion. To eliminate extra confusion and anxiety, sticking to a consistent routine is key! Those with dementia have difficulty learning new things, so sticking to a routine is very beneficial to dementia patients. Daily and weekly routines can help patients keep up with […]
JOIN US FOR THE PREMIERE OF THIS IS DEMENTIA
We are just a couple of weeks away from the premiere of the groundbreaking documentary, This is Dementia. The release of the Netflix documentary will take place on April 11th at 7:30pm at FilmBar in downtown Phoenix. Following the life of neuropsychologist and dementia specialist, Dr. John DenBoer, the documentary takes you on his journey to find […]
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR DOG STARTS TO SHOW SIGNS OF DEMENTIA
Dementia is extremely common among people, but did you know that your furry friend can also suffer from dementia? Yes, dogs can be a great therapy option for people suffering from dementia, but what happens when your dog ages and starts showing signs of dementia? Symptoms of Dementia in Dogs Dogs also show a lot […]
DO DEMENTIA PATIENTS HAVE THE ABILITY TO DAYDREAM?
A new study from the University of Sydney has been released showing that the inability to daydream is a risk for dementia patients. We often assume that dementia patients are caught up in memories or thoughts, but usually these patients are stuck in the moment. When we think dementia patients are daydreaming, they are actually stuck in […]