how to prepare for dementia progression
Protecting Their Mental & Emotional Health

How to Prepare for Dementia Progression Before It Becomes a Crisis

Dementia is rarely a straight line. One day your senior seems mostly fine, and the next they’re staring at the microwave like it’s a spaceship.The shifts can be subtle at first—repeating a story twice, getting lost on the way home, or forgetting a neighbor’s name. But as time goes on, the changes can feel relentless.

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Mini mental MME
Protecting Their Mental & Emotional Health

How to Use the Mini Mental Exam for Dementia

Caring for an aging loved one can be a complex journey, especially when you begin to notice changes in their memory or behavior. One of the most challenging aspects is the uncertainty—are these changes a normal part of aging, or is it the early onset of dementia? Many caregivers struggle with this question, and even

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The Only Strategy You Need to Achieve Solid Cognitive Health
Protecting Their Mental & Emotional Health

The Only Strategy You Need to Achieve Solid Cognitive Health

I see you frantically typing, “How do I keep their brain healthy like over 90% of the senior population does?”Do others in the senior wellness space make it look like it should be a quick and easy thing to do? Ever wonder what their secret is?Most likely, they’re using some variation of the strategy I’m

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4 Limiting Beliefs that Are Holding You Back from Cognitive Health
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4 Limiting Beliefs that Are Holding You Back from Cognitive Health

You know what? There’s a lot of misinformation about brain health, which is why it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re trying to support cognitive function. Many people believe that common myth about brain health, [e.g., memory loss is inevitable] is true, making it harder to find effective strategies.I’ve learned that [truth about brain health,

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A Guide to First Steps in Evaluating Dementia
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A Guide to First Steps in Evaluating Dementia

The goal of every caregiver is to ensure their loved one receives the best possible care. But with the stress and uncertainty of recognizing potential dementia symptoms, it can be hard to take that first step to get them evaluated, so you can make informed decisions about their care. Oftentimes, it just comes down to

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Understanding Dementia Stages Reduces Fear
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Understanding Dementia Stages Reduces Fear

Dementia can be such a confusing disease because it progresses gradually, with subtle changes that may not be immediately apparent. I’ve had patients newly diagnosed with dementia, and without spending time with them, it’s hard to notice any signs. Conversely, in later stages, the symptoms are unmistakable, making communication a significant challenge.The best approach with

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preventing dementia
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21 Powerful Ways to Protect Your Brain from Dementia

Are You at Risk for Dementia? Here’s How to Fight BackAs we get older, our risk of developing dementia goes up. For people between 65 and 69 years old, about 2 in every 100 have dementia. In the 90s? Then dementia shows up 33 out of 100 people. This can be pretty scary, but there’s

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Vitamin D Slash Dementia Risk by 40%
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Vitamin D Slash Dementia Risk by 40%: New Study Links Supplements to Lower Rates

Recently Medical News Today reviewed a new study:Over 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, which is expected to rise to 139 million by 2050, Interventions that can affect dementia risk factors are being explored to slow disease progression. One such risk factor is vitamin D deficiency.Some studies have found that vitamin D may aid

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staying mentally healthy
Protecting Their Mental & Emotional Health

My Journey Keeping My Parents Mentally Active

[Every once and awhile a member writes in and shares their amazing story of a journey they took through the rough terrain of caregiving.  I cannot begin to express what I felt when I read her experience so with her permission, here it is…]”For most of us, watching our parents age is a natural part

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Protecting Their Mental & Emotional Health

When Seniors Don’t Eat: 3 Facts You Have to Look At First

Can I let you in on a little secret?If you’re stressing over your mom or dad not eating, you’re not alone. You can’t figure out what’s wrong. You cook for them. You prepare their favorite foods. You ask them what they would like. When it’s put in front of them., they just sit there.You then

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