Category: Dementia Resource Blog

Authored by Tamar Krebs, Founder and Chief Experience Officer, Videri Australia At Videri, we use the term support partner to describe that person walking alongside. Why? Because “carer” or “care partner” can sometimes unintentionally eclipse the...

Key Takeaways Parkinson’s disease is a condition affecting the brain, like dementia. Similarly to dementia, Parkinson’s disease also more commonly affects people later in their lives. But how are Parkinson’s and dementia connected? How similar are...

Key Takeaways Huntington’s disease is a disease that affects the brain, much like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Huntington’s disease is quite similar to dementia in that it is hereditary. However, the symptoms are a little bit...

Thoughts from our Founder: Nurturing Brain Health at Every Age For so long, we believed dementia was something that simply happened. A slow, irreversible slide that came with age or genes, a fate sealed and unchangeable....

Key Takeaways Technology is helping so many of us in our day-to-day lives. Whether it’s the convenience of a smart speaker or aids, or the safety and style that automatic lights bring, we all use certain...

Authored by Tamar Krebs, Founder and Chief Experience Officer, Videri Australia Staying connected with the people we love is powerful. It anchors, comforts, and reminds us that we belong. For someone living with dementia, these moments...

As dementia progresses, communication becomes more challenging. In early stages, your loved one may occasionally forget words. In later stages, they may struggle to express themselves, even if they can still speak clearly. Despite this, it...

We all know how important it is to get good sleep. Not only can poor sleep make you feel tired and confused under normal circumstances, but inadequate sleep has been thought to be a risk factor...

When someone is living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, they can easily get confused and frustrated by not knowing what is going to happen next. That’s why a routine is a good idea. A familiar daily...