Steve

Steve

Steve is the founder and lead writer of HelpDementia.com, a resource for family caregivers, adult children, and spouses navigating Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and other forms of dementia. Since 2019, he has researched and reported on memory care strategies, caregiver burnout, brain-health science, sundowning, dementia-friendly activities, and emerging treatments for Parkinson's disease dementia — translating clinical studies into plain-language guides families can use. HelpDementia.com is here to make every caregiver feel less alone and better equipped for what comes next.

Apathy in Dementia Explained Simply

Apathy in Dementia Explained Simply Apathy means a lack of interest or motivation. In dementia, it shows up as people losing their drive to do things they once enjoyed, like hobbies, talking with friends, or even basic self-care. This is…

Why Dementia Patients Lose Empathy

Dementia patients sits at the center of this dementia and brain health question. Why Dementia Patients Lose Empathy Dementia comes in different types, and one big reason patients lose empathy is frontotemporal dementia, or FTD. This form hits the front…

Emotional Regulation and Dementia

Emotional regulation sits at the center of this dementia and brain health question. Emotional Regulation and Dementia When someone develops dementia, changes happen in their brain that go far beyond memory loss. One of the most challenging and often overlooked…

Why Dementia Patients Laugh Inappropriately

Diffuse Cerebral Atrophy — What does diffuse cerebral atrophy mean?

Dementia patients sits at the center of this dementia and brain health question. Why Dementia Patients Laugh Inappropriately People with dementia sometimes laugh at times that seem wrong, like during sad news or serious talks. This happens because parts of…

Why Dementia Patients Cry Easily

Cognitive Assessments Billed — How Cognitive Assessments Are Billed Under Medicare

Dementia patients sits at the center of this dementia and brain health question. Why Dementia Patients Cry Easily People with dementia often cry more easily than before because their brains struggle to control emotions. This happens due to changes in…

Emotional Changes in Dementia Explained

Emotional changes sits at the center of this dementia and brain health question. Emotional Changes in Dementia Explained Dementia affects more than just memory. It often brings big shifts in how people feel and act. These emotional changes can show…

Why Dementia Patients Avoid Social Situations

Morphine Cause Dangerous — Does morphine cause dangerous side effects in elderly patients?

Dementia patients sits at the center of this dementia and brain health question. People with dementia often pull away from friends and family gatherings because the condition makes social settings feel overwhelming and confusing. This withdrawal happens for several clear…

Social Withdrawal in Dementia Explained

What does parenchymal volume loss mean on a brain MRI? — brain imaging finding explained for families

Social withdrawal sits at the center of this dementia and brain health question. Social Withdrawal in Dementia Explained People with dementia often pull away from others and stop joining in social activities. This social withdrawal is a common sign of…

Loss of Humor in Dementia

Loss of Humor in Dementia People with dementia often lose their sense of humor over time. This change can be hard to notice at first but becomes clear as the condition progresses. Humor involves understanding jokes, timing, and social cues,…