by Maryanne Edmundson, Ph. D., L.P. Pets are integral to many people’s lives, but what do you need to consider when your life also begins to include dementia? In general,…
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by Maryanne Edmundson, Ph. D., L.P. When you garden you don’t just grow plants; you grow your brain power! Studies suggest that gardening provides several methods for improving our daily…
by Taeh A. Ward, Ph.D. Throughout life, we deal with changes in our roles, responsibilities, relationships, physical and emotional health, and in other areas that we do not always recognize….
by Karen D. Sullivan, PhD, ABPP Any stimulus such as a smell, sound, or image that consciously or unconsciously reminds you of a traumatic event from your past can “trigger” feelings…
by Karen D. Sullivan, PhD, ABPP With the variety of popular diets touting specific benefits, there is one brain-centric option that researchers believe provides a better option for a healthy…
By Maryanne Edmundson, Ph.D., L.P. Holidays can be stressful for anyone. When a loved one has dementia, families are often faced with new challenges for the holiday season. You may…
By Maryanne Edmundson, Ph.D., L.P. Regular exercise not only bulks up your muscles, strengthens your bones and keeps your joints flexible – it also beefs up your brain. Research shows…
by Karen D. Sullivan, PhD, ABPP To meet the criteria for a clinical diagnosis of dementia, three conditions must be met. A person has: 1) new-onset declines in memory and…