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While most people who suffer from dementia are diagnosed after age 65 with the more common late-onset dementia, there is a form of dementia that affects some people younger in life. Early-onset dementia, sometimes called younger-onset dementia, is usually diagnosed in...

Caregivers of loved ones with dementia face many challenges -- emotional, physical, financial and more. To add to that, they also face eating concerns. People with dementia can especially benefit from a healthy diet, as many foods provide the nutrients required to...

Vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are just two of the conditions that affect cognitive functioning and are listed under dementia. These conditions impact the ability of a person to remember, think and socialize. Researchers have identified several factors that...

“Music has the power to reach beyond the symptoms of dementia to the person within.”  ~ Andra Duncan, MT-BC A person with dementia may not remember you or what they ate five minutes ago -- or even if they ate. However, they have long-term memories stored and just need...

Memory books can help dementia patients by redirecting behavior and helping them to remember who they and their families are. Include short descriptions below photos to help your loved one remember events and people including relatives, friends, marriage, the birth of...

Dr. Cameron Camp, director of research and development at the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, has found that the childhood education philosophies of Dr. Mari Montessori are also beneficial to dementia patients when adapted to dementia care. Diamondback...

Diamondback Health and Memory Care has embraced the Montessori-inspired lifestyle to further enhance our care for individuals with dementia who reside in our memory care facility at Desert Diamond Memory Care Pavilion. What Is the Montessori-Inspired Lifestyle? The...

Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia are not just about memory loss. They are progressive diseases that affect the brain, leading to impaired thinking and reasoning abilities as well as impaired memory. Recognizing the early signs and knowing whether it's dementia...

If you think of some of the most challenging yet rewarding jobs there are, being a caregiver would certainly fall into that category. Especially when it comes to supporting a loved one with dementia, a condition marked by cognitive decline. It is crucial to...

If you or a loved one were recently in the hospital because of an injury or planned medical procedure, your doctor may recommend additional recovery time that involves subacute care. As a top-rated post-acute rehabilitation facility in Phoenix, Diamondback Healthcare...