From age 50 on, it’s not unusual to have occasional trouble finding the right word or remembering where you put things. But persistent difficulty with memory, cognition and ability to perform everyday tasks might be signs of something more serious. What is dementia?Dementia isn’t actually a disease, according to the Mayo Clinic. It’s a catch-all term for changes […]
Dementia Caregiver Support Group & Group Activity for those with Dementia
Join us for a supportive and engaging experience at the Lumina Las Vegas Welcome Center every 4th Saturday (except holidays) from 12pm to 2pm! Lumina hosts two simultaneous groups to cater to caregivers and individuals living with dementia. To RSVP for the event, CLICK HERE. Event Details The Caregiver Support Group, led by Linda Loane, […]
What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Some older adults have more memory or thinking problems than other adults their age. This condition is called mild cognitive impairment, or MCI. There is no single cause of MCI. The risk of developing MCI increases as someone gets older. Conditions such as diabetes, depression, and stroke may increase a person’s risk for MCI. What Are the Symptoms of Mild Cognitive Impairment? The symptoms of MCI are not as severe […]
Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices May Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
As you age, you may have concerns about the increased risk of dementia. You may have questions, too. Are there steps I can take to prevent it? Is there anything I can do to reduce my risk? There are currently no approaches that have been proven to effectively treat or prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. However, as with […]
How the Aging Brain Affects Thinking
The brain controls many aspects of thinking — remembering, planning and organizing, making decisions, and much more. These cognitive abilities affect how well we do everyday tasks and whether we can live independently. Some changes in thinking are common as people get older. For example, older adults may: • Be slower to find words and recall names • Find they have more problems […]
What Dementia Feels Like
Grappling with a dementia diagnosis can bring on an array of emotions, shifting among fear, anxiety, dread and more. Approximately 5.8 million Americans are living with dementia — a cluster of symptoms that can rob a person of their ability to think, remember and reason — and everyone’s experience is different. The years following a diagnosis are often painfully brief: […]
