Brookdale Blogs

On the most recent episode of Great Full Life, Beth Nolan, Ph.D., the Chief Public Health Officer of Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care organization joined us to discuss the types of dementia, what it is and isn’t and communication techniques for caregivers.

Earlier this month, the FDA cleared the first blood test for use in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease for individuals 55 years and older.

Although every experience is unique, research and resources are available to help guide and support you in providing the best care for those with dementia.

Memory challenges can often be a normal part of aging. But how can you tell if these changes are a normal part of aging or if they are early signs of dementia?

For dementia caregivers, wandering is a common concern, for good reason: certain studies estimate that about 60% of people with dementia will wander. To help prevent wandering, you can start by understanding what wandering is, why it happens and how to help.

Learn the facts about the condition affecting Bruce Willis and others.

When daylight saving time ends and the clocks go backward, it can be tough to adjust to a new schedule. But for those with dementia, the change in time can be especially impactful.

As part of our webinar series, we invited Heather M. Snyder, Ph.D., vice president of Medical and Scientific Relations for the Alzheimer’s Association, to give us the run-down on how recent research and advancements in the field may bring hope to patients and families.

The need to go outside and connect with the earth’s cycles doesn’t disappear with Alzheimer's disease.

When the early symptoms of dementia arise, knowing which doctor to see may not be as clear. In fact, several different types of practitioners may get involved before reaching a diagnosis. Find out which doctor makes a dementia diagnosis.

A technique known as prompting can help foster a more successful partnership with your loved one with dementia. It can also help you and your loved one communicate better and work together more smoothly.

If you or a loved one has recently received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, or you are noticing symptoms and suspect Alzheimer’s or dementia may be the cause, this list of common misconceptions may help you better understand the disease.

While it’s wonderful to go out of your way to include a grandparent with a dementia diagnosis in the lives of your kids, it’s important to go about it in an intelligent way.

While it’s wonderful to go out of your way to include a grandparent with a dementia diagnosis in the lives of your kids, it’s important to go about it in an intelligent way.

A person living with dementia is still your friend. They're the same person you’ve shared laughs and experiences with. Now that they have a dementia diagnosis you might hear them repeat a story, or forget a detail, and it might be harder for them to focus in certain situations, but you can still enjoy spending time with them.