Memory loss symptoms can bring up many emotions and questions for the person experiencing the symptoms and their loved ones. We are here to help you and your family get the care and support you need.
Memory loss symptoms can bring up many emotions and questions for the person experiencing the symptoms and their loved ones.
As a leading academic health center and through our many community partnerships, we have gathered resources available to patients and caregivers.
When to make an appointmentCognitive changes can be a normal part of aging, but it can also be a sign of dementia.
Learn when to be make an appointment for memory, behavior and thinking changes.
Understanding the diagnosisLearning what this diagnosis means for you and your family can you help you prepare and cope.
We have collected a list resources available for you to learn more about the various types of dementias.
Sharing the diagnosisDementia affects more than just the patient.
Sharing the diagnosis with others can help others understand how they can best support you.
Legal, financial and long-term care planningA dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming. You may also feel unsure of where to start when discussing future planning.
We have collected information to help you start these important conversations on these time sensitive decisions.
Safety and WellnessDementia is a progressive disease.
Creating strategies to build a safe environment for both the patient and caregiver can reduce stress and improve independency.
We are here to support patients and their caregivers.
We have collected a list of resources to support the caregiver throughout their journey of caring for a loved one with dementia.
The Texas Public Radio podcast, “Twenty-Four Seven: A Podcast About Caregiving,” presents a thoughtful and helpful tool offering guidance to families and friends with loved ones experiencing dementia.
In season one of the podcast, longtime NPR journalist Kitty Eisele explored her experience of becoming a parent to her parent as she became a full-time caregiver for her dad. Through audio diaries and conversations with friends and experts, the podcast explores how we help our loved ones live — and die — and what they mean to us.
