Of Mice and Memory Reconsolidation: They just don’t get it
(By Robert Schwarz, PsyD, DCEP) I want to discuss how “off-target” the discussion is about the treatment of PTSD, as evidenced by a recent article in the digital version of The Atlantic titled: Cha…
6 Tips for Talking About Memory Loss
If you notice a pattern of memory or behavioral issues that are affecting a loved one's ability to function, it's essential to talk about it so they can be evaluated. Use these tips to help plan and guide your conversation.
10 Surprising Activities to Help Improve Memory in Those with Alzheimer's
Take a look at these 10 Surprising Activities to Help Improve Memory in Those with Alzheimer's from UnityPoint at Home.
Clues to how ‘super-agers’ retain young memories
Researchers examined a group of older adults with extraordinary memory performance and found that certain key areas of their brains resembled those of young people.
Age-Related Memory Loss: What's Normal, What's Not, and When to Seek Help
Learn about the causes of age-related memory loss and what you can do to stay mentally sharp and avoid memory problems as you age.
10 things to remember when you interact with people who forget
Many of the challenges of interacting with or being a care partner with someone who lives with dementia stem from our own behaviour and expectations. Memory expert and author Dr. Bill Beckwi…
You Asked: How Can I Spot Signs of Dementia in a Parent?
10 warning signs of memory loss
Memory loss is subtle and elusive, but you can tell when something’s amiss with a loved one
How Are Memories Made & Stored?
What exactly is a memory and how do they manifest inside our brains? Which part/s of our brain are responsible for making memories? And how does our brain know how to associate the fragrance of a perfume, the sight of waves crashing against a shoreline, or that song from the 1980s with a memory that can mentally transport you to another time? The longest living cells in the body are brain cells, which can last us an entire lifetime. 25 million new cells…
How to Choose a Memory Care Unit
Advice on how to choose the right care facility for a loved one with dementia.
A Guide to Finding the Right Memory Care Community
Does your parent need a higher level of dementia care? Read our guide on the types of care available, so you can find the right memory care community when the time comes.
A Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Memory
This article will discuss what can be done to ensure that you allow your brain to age healthily to reduce your risk of developing dementia in later life.
Activity Tips for Memory Care Facilities
On the website Science Direct, Chinese researchers Qiu-Yue Wang and Dong-MeiLi discuss the effects of skilled art therapy upon seniors with dementia. Because the therapy doesn’t include traditional tools such as pharmaceuticals or more formal psychological techniques, this form of treatment is affordable for senior residence facilities at little additional cost. Language skills are often challenged ... Read moreActivity Tips for Memory Care Facilities
How to Deal with Repetition in a Loved One with Memory Loss
When a loved one with memory loss repeats the same question or phrase it can be frustrating having to repeat your answers. What can you do?
Memory loss: How to know when to seek help
Most people consider gradual memory loss a normal part of the aging process — and it is normal to occasionally forget things. It is also true that forgetfulness often increases with age. However, frequent forgetfulness or memory lapses can be a...
How to Evaluate an Alzheimer’s Memory Care Program
Follow these tips to evaluate the quality of a memory care program for a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
How Memory Care Is Reinventing Assisted Living
Learn what memory care offers seniors, and get in-depth info about how many memory care communities are breaking ground.
Dementia or normal memory loss: How to tell the difference
Forgetting where your glasses or car keys are—again—isn't necessarily a sign of dementia. How to tell normal memory loss from something worse
10 Memory Tips for Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease
Whether you are in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, you are caring for, or you know someone with this condition, one of the scariest parts of thi...
What is Alzheimer's disease, Dementia and Memory Loss?
New criteria for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer’s Facts, information and resources on Alzheimer's disease and dementia. ElderCare at Home
How trauma changes the way our brain forms memories
Fear kicks our brains into overdrive, forcing us to focus only on the things that matter to survival. That's why it's difficult to remember all the details of these experiences later, psychologists explain.
