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The Behaviors of Alzheimer's
There are three stages to Alzheimer’s and many behaviors that go along with the disease. As a caregiver, it’s important to understand what these behaviors are so that we can know what to expect as the disease progresses. Aggression and Anger This can be a reaction caused by frustration due to not being able to […]
June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Memory loss? Confusion? Problems with thinking and reasoning? These are symptoms of declining cognitive health and a sad reality for many people right here in our community. Dementia is a term that describes the decline in cognitive health that’s severe enough to interfere with daily life and Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. […]
Protecting your skin – What are you wearing?
It’s that time of year when the temperatures rise and the amount of clothing we wear falls. For those of you headed to the shore this summer, or for those lucky enough to live here in Wilmington, a standard part of your wardrobe should be sunscreen. Even if you’re just out walking the dog, protecting […]
Lupus Awareness Month
We recently shared information with you regarding an autoimmune disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis. This issue, we’ll feature another autoimmune disease. However, instead of targeting bone joints, this disease targets any and all parts of the body. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body. In lupus, something goes […]
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