Dementia and Agitation (Chapter 5)

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…

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…

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…