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 neurological disorder associated with deposits of abnormal protein, called Lewy bodies, 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. Symptoms may be mild…

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

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…

Alzheimer’s and Brain awareness month is celebrated in the month of June with the goal of creating awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia as well as showing support for the millions of people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Alzheimer’s is…

The holiday season is a meaningful time for family and friends to reconnect with one another over special traditions and celebrations. These celebrations that honor the past can be reassuring for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The holiday season is a festive time full of laughter and joyful memories…

Presented in Partnership with the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation It’s National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and it’s the best time to bring awareness to the disease and help people understand what it is. While the exact underlying causes of dementia are unknown, research shows family…

Presented in Partnership with the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and during this time, it’s important to gain a better understanding of the disease in preparation for the road ahead. Many of us at LifeWorx know the devastation of Alzheimer’s firsthand…

Presented in Partnership with the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support towards Americans who are living with it. Alzheimer’s disease is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause…

Presented in Partnership with the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and it has been recognized as a month to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and acknowledge the struggle faced by the more than five million Americans and their families currently living…

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and it’s important to understand that Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of progressive dementia in older adults. Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of neurological conditions affecting the brain that get worse over time.As…

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, approximately accounting for 60-80% percent of all dementia cases. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging – it is a progressive brain disease.Today…