In my line of work, I encounter many families who are concerns that their loved one has suddenly become impaired and may be showing signs of dementia. One of the most common times that this happens is when the whole family gets together for the holidays. In reality, the person in question most likely has […]
When you start to notice possible signs of dementia in yourself or a loved one, it can be confusing and disorienting. It’s common to question whether the changes that you notice are simply due to normal aging. There are definitely some changes in our thinking abilities that happen as we age, but it takes a […]
In my clinical work, I often test people to determine whether they might be experiencing memory changes that are due to a dementia condition. The thing is, most people seem to have little idea about what dementia actually means. Even among doctors, many assume that Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are the same thing. They are […]