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.

NFTs of Dementia – What Are Neurofibrillary Tangles?

brain cells in dementia

Neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. They are clumps of abnormal protein that build up inside nerve cells in the brain, leading to the death of these cells. To understand NFTs, it is…

Top 10 Books About Dementia (For Caregivers)

Here are the top 10 books about dementia: Why Top Matters for Families Understanding top helps families ask sharper questions at the next memory clinic visit and make calmer decisions at home. Dementia care decisions often hinge on small details…

7 Stages of Dementia

The 7 stages of Dementia, as described by the Global Deterioration Scale, are as follows: It’s important to note that each individual’s journey through dementia is unique, and the pace of progression can vary greatly. The stages described above are…

How to Measure the Progression of Dementia

Brain Volume Loss — What brain volume loss looks like in imaging scans

Measure sits at the center of this dementia and brain health question. The Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) is a comprehensive tool used to measure the progression of dementia and other degenerative brain diseases. Developed in 1982 by Dr. Stanislav Kosonowski,…