Dementia: How Many Types Are There?

Dementia: How Many Types Are There?

When people hear the word “dementia,” they usually think of Alzheimer’s disease. In some cases, dementia and Alzheimer’s are often mistaken as being the same thing when, in fact, dementia is an umbrella term used to describe many different conditions affecting the...
What Happens To Your Brain When You Have Alzheimer’s?

What Happens To Your Brain When You Have Alzheimer’s?

Over 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for almost 60-70% of all cases. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that leads to a broad spectrum of impairments to a...
Mobility Awareness Month: Treating The Body After Stroke

Mobility Awareness Month: Treating The Body After Stroke

The month of May is incredibly busy when it comes to national holidays! Of course, our calendars have all been marked for Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Memorial Day – but what about National Mobility Awareness Month? This entire month is dedicated to bringing forth...
Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Parkinson’s Awareness Month

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – an opportunity to shed some light on the disease, its symptoms, and why it is so gravely important to uplift those who battle with this illness every day. There is currently no known cure for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), but...
Importance of Connection After Diagnosis

Importance of Connection After Diagnosis

What Is Connection? As defined by Brene Brown, “Connection is that energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”...