Memory loss and dementia might seem synonymous. However, it is crucial to realize that long-term memory frequently remains intact long into the progression of the…
Reminiscence Therapy for Dementia Helps Seniors Spark Joy
April 13, 2022
Category: Dementia
Living Alone with Dementia: Is It Possible to do Safely at Home?
February 22, 2022
There has long been a belief that when someone received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of progressive dementia, the only real option…
Speaking of Vaccines…How About a Vaccine for Alzheimer’s? It’s in the Works!
February 9, 2022
If 2021 will be recalled as the year for COVID-19 vaccines, perhaps 2022 will make its mark with a different version of life-changing vaccine: a…
How Virtual Reality Is Creating Connections for Dementia Patients
December 21, 2021
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 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…
Important Differences in Dementia Progression in People With Hispanic Ancestry
July 19, 2021
A new study sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association is revealing some unexpected results regarding the differences in dementia progression in Hispanic people. While further exploration…
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…
Understanding the Progression of Dementia
May 17, 2021
One of the first questions in many people’s minds when a member of the family is diagnosed with dementia is what the progression of dementia…
The End Stages of Dementia: What to Know When Lucidity Returns
April 19, 2021
Even when confusion and memory loss escalate through the end stages of dementia, there’s an interesting and welcome reprieve that often occurs. Formerly termed “terminal…
How to Overcome Shadowing Behaviors in Dementia Patients
January 8, 2021
Primary caregivers for those with Alzheimer’s may be all too familiar with the difficulty experienced in trying to take a quiet minute or two alone…