It’s fascinating how we tend to delay the complex aspects of relationships and love as we age. But love has the power to enrich our lives, instill positivity, and give us deeper purpose. Supporting a partner who is living with someone experiencing dementia is a compassionate and challenging journey. It is a profound act of […]
We mistakenly believe there is a grief hierarchy, with the intensity of loss more legitimate for some events than others. The criteria are usually based on social norms. In this article, I explain that the intensity and duration of grief are related to the importance the lost person, pet, ability, or object had in our lives. Even more important, […]
Physicians routinely prescribe Donepezil (Aricept), Galantamine (Razadyne), and Rivastigmine (Exelon) for patients who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. But they often ignore the clout of activities such as walking, knitting, woodworking, and puzzles. In this article, I explain why many common activities have the potential of holding in check the ravages of Alzheimer’s […]
For years neurologists told us that once brain cells die, they can not be replaced. But guess what? They were wrong. In this article, I discuss the phenomenal implications of the latest findings on the brain’s ability to grow new neurons and establish new connections. You will also find 12 suggestions to guide you in […]
Sometimes our understanding of a topic is hindered by the myths told to us and those we tell ourselves. I found that to be the case with senior moments. In this article originally published in Babyboomers.com, I bust the eight myths about senior moments that have prevented their study then explain how information processing errors […]
It’s difficult to distinguish between normal age-related changes in memory and early signs of dementia. Some common signs of age-related memory changes include: Difficulty remembering newly learned information or names Occasional forgetfulness, such as misplacing keys or forgetting a word or phrase Taking longer to complete tasks that require memory We consider these changes a […]
Dementia in Canada: Cross-Country Report Data from the 2021 census indicates that the Canadian population is aging faster than ever with about 19% of working individuals nearing retirement. Seniors aged 85 and older are one of the fastest-growing segments of the population has increased as a group by 12% since the 2016 census. Although dementia […]
