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 […]
Vascular Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Vascular dementia refers to changes to memory, thinking, and behavior resulting from conditions that affect the blood vessels in the brain. Cognition and brain function can be significantly affected by the size, location, and number of vascular changes. Symptoms of vascular dementia can begin gradually or can occur suddenly, and then progress over time, with possible short periods of improvement. Vascular dementia can occur alone or be a part of […]
What Causes Memory Loss? Assessing Symptoms and Seeking Help
Various conditions can cause short-term or long-term memory loss and affect thinking or behavior. It can be difficult to know what to do if you’ve noticed changes in yourself or a family member or friend — particularly changes related to memory loss, thinking or behavior. It may just be normal forgetfulness, or it may be something more serious. It’s natural […]
How Is Alzheimer’s Disease Treated?
Alzheimer’s disease is complex, and it is therefore unlikely that any one drug or other intervention will ever successfully treat it in all people living with the disease. Still, in recent years, scientists have made tremendous progress in better understanding Alzheimer’s and in developing and testing new treatments, including several medications that are in late-stage clinical trials. Several prescription drugs are already approved by the U.S. Food and […]
10 Early Warning Signs of Dementia You Shouldn’t Ignore
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, […]