Alzheimer’s and Dementia

If you have a friend of loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you may notice that they have become more agitated or aggressive as the disease progresses. This is common, and when it happens it is referred to as sundowning. The National Institute on Aging has put together an article further explaining sundowning and its causes,…

We all have situations where we forget where we placed our keys or forget someone’s name. But when do these common memory lapses, which occur more often as we age, potentially mean something more serious? Knowing the difference between common memory lapses and the warning signs of dementia is important so that you or a…