What Is Aphasia in Dementia? Understanding Language Changes and How to Help When someone is living with dementia, aphasia can make it difficult to find words, understand conversations, or express thoughts—even though they still have meaningful ideas and emotions to share. While aphasia is commonl...

How to Combat Social Isolation in Seniors Social Connection Is More Important Than Ever Human beings are social creatures. Our connections with family, friends, neighbors, and communities help us survive, thrive, and maintain our overall well-being. As we age, however, staying socially connec...

The Longest Day and Sundowning: Why Some Days Feel Longer Than Others for Families Living with Dementia Every year on June 21st, communities across the world come together to participate in The Longest Day, the Alzheimer's Association's annual awareness and fundraising event. Held on the summer sol...

The Caregiver's Brain Is Changing Too: How Dementia Affects Both Sides of the Relationship Dementia Is Changing More Than One Brain When a person develops dementia, we often focus on the changes happening within their brain. We talk about memory loss, difficulty finding words, changes in judg...

The Bridge Between Home and Residential Care: How Adult Day Programs Help Families Stay Ahead Many families find themselves facing a difficult question: "What happens when Mom or Dad is no longer thriving at home, but isn't ready for assisted living or a nursing home?" For many older adults, ...