Imagine for a second how it could feel to grapple with the cognitive challenges of Alzheimer’s. The family and friends who are closest to you…
How Virtual Reality Is Creating Connections for Dementia Patients
December 21, 2021
Category: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care St. Louis
Tips to Help You Find Senior-Friendly Health Care
December 16, 2021
If your young child suddenly developed an illness, who would you call? It’s a no-brainer; many parents have the phone number on speed dial for…
New Alzheimer’s Discovery Sparks Change in How Scientists Think About the Disease
December 8, 2021
If there is one constant in the race to solve the mystery of Alzheimer’s, it is change. It appears as if any time scientists begin…
How to Respond Safely to Dementia Aggression Using the 6 R’s
November 9, 2021
Dementia comes with many different changes in behavior, including dementia aggression. An aging adult who may have always been cool, calm, and collected can randomly…
Sleep Issues with Alzheimer’s and How to Help
October 5, 2021
If it feels like a loved one with Alzheimer’s has completely rewritten the rules on how and when to sleep, you are not dreaming. For…
Is It Dementia Symptoms or Medication Side Effects?
September 16, 2021
Disorientation. Confusion. Memory loss. While these are definitely hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, they may also come about from taking…
Respectful Conversations With Seniors: Avoid Elderspeak
August 17, 2021
Watch what occurs at your next family gathering when a new mother places her infant in someone’s arms. The individual will likely transition instantly into…
Talking to a Doctor About a Potential Dementia Diagnosis
August 12, 2021
Shame. Fear. Embarrassment. The thoughts and feelings associated with a potential dementia diagnosis may cause older adults to keep their worries to themselves. A newly…
Helpful Tips for Dementia Caregivers: Understanding the New Subgroups of Alzheimer’s
June 22, 2021
At Continuum, we love offering helpful tips for dementia caregivers. These latest research findings are showing promise for better targeted treatments in the future. For…
Creative Strategies to Engage Seniors with Low-Vision and Alzheimer’s
March 15, 2021
Finding activities that can be engaging and fun for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease tends to be a challenge. Add in vision impairment , and…