What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. 50 million people, worldwide, are living with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia- with over 6 million people being Americans. Alzheimer’s and dementia deaths have increased by 16% during the COVID-19 pandemic and by 2050, the number […]

The terms “Dementia” and “Alzheimer’s Disease” are often used interchangeably but, even though they are related, they should be viewed separately. Dementia is not a specific disease, rather, it is a generic term for cognitive decline and mental impairment that impacts an individual’s daily life and ability to accomplish tasks that were once familiar and […]

While National Safety Month mainly focuses on workplace safety, safety applies to all of us and we all deserve to live happy, safe, fulfilled lives! This is especially true for our seniors living alone, suffering from a cognitive impairment or those who are experiencing mobility issues during these uncertain times. One of the most important […]

Effective May 29, 2021, the Commonwealth’s face-covering order will be lifted, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) will update the mask requirement throughout the state. This means that we will no longer have to wear masks when running errands or going out to eat but we will need to remain cognizant that, regardless of […]

Arthritis on the Rise CDC estimates 78.4 million will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis by 2040 The CDC estimates that 54.4 million adults have been diagnosed by their doctor with arthritis. The impact is significant-  nearly half of those suffering have limitations in their usual activities because of it! Our Friends at Bay State Physical Therapy shared […]