Anosognosia: When Loved Ones Don’t Know They Have Dementia

Anosognosia refers to an individual’s inability to recognize or acknowledge their condition or illness. This is something we often see while caring for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or other related forms of dementia, and it can pose tough challenges for their families and caregivers. What might be perceived as stubbornness or a growing...

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A Letter to the Caregiver Navigating Hard Days

Being a caregiver is never an easy feat. It’s a long-term commitment that comes with watching someone you love age with a disease known to change the person you once knew, all while you juggle various roles and responsibilities to make sure your loved one is still being provided for. Some days, it feels like the world's weight is falling on your...

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Get To Know The Hippocampus

Get To Know The Hippocampus

The hippocampus is our brain’s storage unit. It is responsible for housing long-term memory and learning and is also believed to be essential for...

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