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If your loved one has even a small amount of movement in their hand that was a affected by their stroke it is important to constantly...

People who experience even a mild stroke can have behavioral changes. Though this doesn’t mean that everyone who has a stroke has...

With the risk for stroke increasing as we age, and the prevalence of stroke being the 5th leading cause of death in the US, knowing the...

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So you’ve heard the dreaded diagnosis. It’s Dementia. Now what? Here are a few questions to ask the MD to help you get a better...

Individuals with dementia are known for saying or doing the same things over and over, break up the same old routine with cheap and...

You may ask yourself, "If there is no cure for dementia, then why is early identification useful?" According to a study by the...

If you are at a time where you are considering a nursing home for your loved one then you are in a difficult mindset. Most stigmas on...

If your loved one is hard-headed and doesn't think there is anything wrong with them, then these tests can help them to understand that...

Starting at age 65, the risk of developing dementia doubles every 5 years.  So if you’ve started asking yourself, “Have they lost their ...

When it comes to your loved ones, you might not always know where to start. Here are a few simple changes you can make to your home or to...