September 16, 2021 by
Disorientation. Confusion. Memory loss. While these are certainly hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease as well as other types of dementia, they could also come about from taking particular medications. Rather than immediately assuming an inevitable diagnosis of dementia, review the following list of medications that may cause similar effects that can be mistaken for dementia symptoms. (more…)
May 6, 2021 by
We have long known that there are particular medications that increase the chance of elderly falls. Two decades ago, slightly more than half of seniors were impacted by that risk; yet today, that number has increased dramatically – to an astounding 94% of seniors who are now at risk of falling because of medication side effects. Not only that but, deaths from such falls are occurring at more than twice the earlier rate.
October 20, 2020 by
With many seniors taking multiple prescriptions, and with doctors adding and changing medications and dosages to determine the perfect solutions, it is critical to know what to do with medications that are no longer needed or which have expired. There are several options: (more…)
February 14, 2019 by
The most up-to-date Alzheimer’s data is sobering. The illness is currently the sixth leading cause of death, rising above both breast cancer and prostate cancer together. And while deaths from other chronic health conditions, like cardiovascular disease, are decreasing, those from Alzheimer’s have escalated more than 100%. The toll the disease takes on family caregivers is similarly shocking, with more than 16 million Americans providing over 18 billion hours of care for a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
May 5, 2016 by
Vitamins are good for you; that’s what we’ve been told since we were given our first fruity Flintstones vitamin as kids. And it’s true, vitamin supplements offer numerous benefits, especially for older adults who may not be able to get their daily recommended vitamins from diet alone. However, there are times when taking vitamins can actually be dangerous to your health.
March 5, 2015 by
Can’t sleep? Or stop sneezing? A quick trip to the grocery store can take care of that. But according to new research, you may want to think twice before taking certain OTC medications, due to a new study potentially linking them to an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
June 8, 2026 by
You didn’t mean to upset him. In fact, you were trying to help. You brought up something simple—a reminder about the new medication his doctor prescribed—and the irritated response you received felt like a slap in the face. And now you’re left frustrated, hurt, and angry. You’re trying to stay patient, but it’s hard not to react when you’re being treated unfairly. (more…)
June 1, 2026 by
Few things are more frustrating than trying to have a meaningful conversation that quickly gets shut down. And that happens a lot when there’s a dementia diagnosis in the mix. (more…)
May 13, 2026 by
How do you know when living alone with dementia is still working…and when it’s not? (more…)
May 1, 2026 by
Most of us are wired to look for a clear reason when something changes. If sleep is off, we think about what caused it. If mood shifts, we try to connect it to something specific. (more…)