Actress Connie Shulman discusses the life-altering impact of learning that her friend had frontotemporal dementia, and the importance of bringing awareness and support to families dealing with a dementia diagnosis.
0 CommentsWhen you think about the telltale signs of dementia, memory loss is often top of mind. But marked behavior change in a senior may be a dangerous sign of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) that has nothing to do with memory.
0 CommentsThere's a common misconception that the primary indicator of dementia is memory loss. The reality is that different forms of dementia have different signs. Learn which signs commonly correspond with each type of dementia.
2 CommentsDementia is a group of disorders differing in progression and parts of the brain affected. Learn differences between: Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.
11 CommentsSome seniors may lose the ability to communicate following a stroke or due to the progression of a neurological disease. Fortunately, a variety of tools and techniques are available to facilitate communication with a loved one who has a speech disorder.
0 CommentsLearn what red flags to look for and advice on what to do if you think your parent has dementia.
31 CommentsBeing a caregiver, challenges you to take a closer look at what you really need in your life
0 CommentsHaving a "keep him busy" plan is the key to my success with Bob and his Alzheimer's.
0 CommentsLiving with Alzheimer's and Frontal Lobe (Frontotemporal) Dementia can teach you things that will change your life--and they are not all bad.
3 CommentsRemember the saying "It takes a village to raise a child"? That is how I feel about living with a victim of Alzheimer's and dementia.
0 CommentsDealing with "Al" can be so overwhelming; sometimes I just want someone (or something) to blame for Bob's disease.
2 CommentsI have been a caregiver for my husband with Alzheimer’s and Frontotemporal Dementia for six years. I feel as if I am living with two men.
5 CommentsDiscovering hobbies from your loved one's past can also lead to a more enjoyable life for you, their caregiver.
2 CommentsNew research claims hundreds of thousands of Americans could be affected by a specific type of Alzheimer's that most doctors and patients don't know about.
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