Alzheimer’s Disease


Supporting a Loved One with a Memory Impairment

Posted on: August 12th, 2022 by To The Rescue | No Comments

Guest Post by Nina Sumner Photo by Aaron Andrew Ang on Unsplash About 40% of people aged 65 or older have age-associated memory impairments in the US (amounting to around 16 million people). While only around 1% of people will progress to dementia, around 10% of seniors have mild cognitive impairment. These seniors are able […]

The More You Know: Understanding the Signs of Alzheimer’s

Posted on: June 16th, 2017 by Renee Williams | 2 Comments

While visiting Mom recently, you picked up on some subtle, yet concerning changes. She seemed to struggle more with remembering the names of family members. She misplaced her keys not just once, but three times. And she mistakenly substituted salt for sugar when making her famous strawberry shortcake. Are these normal signs of aging? Or […]

Dementia Care: Top Ways to Love Your Brain by Keeping It Active

Posted on: February 10th, 2017 by To The Rescue | No Comments

Alzheimer’s disease is perhaps one of the greatest puzzles we have yet to solve, and for those of us who care for the aging, we’re waiting with bated breath for the many unknowns to be unraveled. Thanks to organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Association, education and resources are at our fingertips to not only provide […]