Understanding depression in dementia Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Hawking, Michelangelo, Winston Churchill. Do you know what they all have in common other than being some of the most successful people in history?  The title of this article probably gave away the ..

Vicki is the author of two books, and a co-founder of AlzAuthors. She cared for her parents, when they were diagnosed with dementia and supporting families affected by dementia has become her passion. What is your advice for families living ..

Giulia: Hi Vicki, it’s great to speak to you. Thanks so much for joining me today. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Vicki: Thank you, Giulia. It’s great to be here. I’m the author of two books, ..

“All of our art experiences are the same as they would be for anyone else. We just make some slight changes to make it more comfortable for someone living with dementia and a family member or friend.” This month I ..

In last week’s blog I discussed how memory works and why it becomes affected in dementia. Today, I will look at how memory loss can affect day-to-day life and what can be done to help. How does memory loss affect ..

Most people only associate dementia with memory loss, because memory loss is often one of the first signs of dementia, especially in Alzheimer’s disease. However, dementia is an umbrella term that describes a wide range of symptoms, including changes in ..