Shedding Light on Sundowning

While sundowning is not a disease itself, it is a symptom of underlying cognitive conditions, most commonly Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Sundown syndrome begins during the middle and later stages of Alzheimer’s disease and usually continues if triggers continue. As the sun sets, individuals…

Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a progressive neurological disorder associated with deposits of abnormal protein, called Lewy bodies, in the brain that affects about 10-15% of dementia patients. This disease typically progresses in seven stages, each marker by a decline in cognitive and physical abilities…

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. As the disease advances, individuals with Alzheimer’s may show a range of behavior changes that can be difficult for families and caregivers to manage. At LifeWorx, we understand the complexities…

November is a time when families begin gathering for the holiday season, but it is also National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – a time to foster awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, which stands as the most prevalent cause of dementia among older adults. Alzheimer’s Disease is a degenerative brain…

Fall has arrived and it is typically a favorite season for many, but this time of the year can also have a huge impact on individuals in the middle stages of dementia. During Autumn, the days begin to get shorter and the transition period from daylight to nighttime can trigger varying anxiety levels…

Presented in Partnership with Inspired Memory Care Inspired Memory Care, Inc. (IMC) is a NYC-based memory care training and consulting firm founded on the belief that individuals living with cognitive change and their care partners are valued and valuable members of society. As such, they deserve…

If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, you may not know what to expect. When you’re visiting a loved one who has Alzheimer’s or dementia, it can be an emotionally difficult process, due to memory and behavioral problems that can often affect Alzheimer’s patients…

Presented in Partnership with the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time for us to heighten awareness for various types of dementia and show support towards the individuals who are living with it. Alzheimer’s is currently ranked as the seventh…