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How Does Alzheimer’s Disease Affect the Eyes?

Alzheimer’s disease affects so many areas of life for the people who develop it. Often they’re surprised to learn that Alzheimer’s disease affects their vision and how well their eyes function. As Alzheimer’s progresses, so can these eye issues. Understanding how Alzheimer’s disease affects the eyes helps family caregivers keep seniors safe. Home care providers...

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Can Alzheimer’s Care Prolong Abilities for Alzheimer’s Patients?

As seniors experience worsening symptoms because of Alzheimer’s disease, they find that they start to have more difficulty with daily tasks. Seniors with Alzheimer’s experience decreases in cognitive function, increased memory loss, and more issues with challenging behaviors. But working with Alzheimer’s care services can help aging adults prolong their abilities and maintain a higher...

An elderly woman sits alone at a table, looking down at a bowl of soup. Rain is visible on the window beside her, creating a somber mood.

Does Dementia Cause Weight Loss?

Dementia has a huge impact on cognitive health, but many times families are surprised to discover that dementia can also affect physical health. Many seniors with dementia struggle with unintentional weight loss for a variety of reasons. Working with Alzheimer’s care professionals can help families to address the causes of this weight loss and help...

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Can Dementia Affect a Senior’s Mood?

You may have started to notice certain symptoms of dementia in your senior parent that scare you, even if they were recently diagnosed. One of the first things you will learn about dementia is that there are seven stages, but they can vary in severity depending on each person. The most important thing you can...

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