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It is important to always drive safely and obey the laws of the road. Those with dementia, unfortunately, should not drive. When someone starts to develop dementia, the idea of not being able to drive might be overwhelming. However, it is usually in their best interest to stay off of…

At SMART Brain Aging, we are thrilled to introduce SMART’s Caregiver Coffeebreak starting on February 6th. The free support group will offer a safe place for dementia caregivers to open up about their feelings. The support group will be held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm…

Alzheimer’s is known as the most common form of dementia, with more than five million people diagnosed in the United States alone. There is currently no cure for dementia and it is not considered a natural part of aging. If fact, there tends to be many misconceptions and myths surrounding…

It is important to be active and social throughout your life and this is especially true after being diagnosed with onset dementia. You may find it difficult to enjoy the things you once did before, but there are some creative ways to stay active and social in your older years.…

Living with dementia can be difficult and often times the world around us is not ideal for those suffering with dementia. Luckily, there are some places that go the extra mile and become dementia friendly to make things easier on those with dementia. Here are just a few examples I…

SMART Brain Aging’s very own dementia specialist, Dr. John DenBoer, has been working endlessly for the past few years to find ways to eradicate dementia. His story is now being told through his very own documentary, This is Dementia. Dementia is growing at an alarming rate and there are many misconceptions…

Do you know what the difference is between Alzheimer’s and dementia? If not, you are not alone. In fact, many people misunderstand both of them. First, let’s explore dementia. Dementia is a syndrome. It is a group of symptoms that effect cognitive tasks such and impairs memory and reasoning. Alzheimer’s…

Dr. DenBoer also does work in the area of Forensic Psychologist/Neuropsychology. He has experience in conducting neuropsychological evaluation in a variety of forensic contexts, including capital evaluations. Nationally-Known Forensic Psychologistevaluations and medicolegal cases involving traumatic brain injury/concussions. In addition to the activities above, he also performs pro-bono forensic psychological profiling…

Dr. DenBoer is a leading neuropsychologist in the area of early-stage dementia detection. He specializes in developing intervention mechanisms to help prevent the further development of the dementia process. This has culminated in Dr. DenBoer’s development of the SMART memory program(see below). Dr. DenBoer is the founder and developer of the SMART…

Dementia has been rising at an alarming rate for the last few years, causing patients to lose their quality of like along with their memory. Unfortunately, dementia can also be deadly. In fact, the National Center for Health Statistics recently released a new study with numbers showing that the number of deaths in the…

Suffering from dementia is difficult and can cause unneeded anxiety, stress and confusion. To eliminate extra confusion and anxiety, sticking to a consistent routine is key! Those with dementia have difficulty learning new things, so sticking to a routine is very beneficial to dementia patients. Daily and weekly routines can…

We are just a couple of weeks away from the premiere of the groundbreaking documentary, This is Dementia. The release of the Netflix documentary will take place on April 11th at 7:30pm at FilmBar in downtown Phoenix. Following the life of neuropsychologist and dementia specialist, Dr. John DenBoer, the documentary takes you…

Dementia is extremely common among people, but did you know that your furry friend can also suffer from dementia? Yes, dogs can be a great therapy option for people suffering from dementia, but what happens when your dog ages and starts showing signs of dementia? Symptoms of Dementia in Dogs…

A new study from the University of Sydney has been released showing that the inability to daydream is a risk for dementia patients. We often assume that dementia patients are caught up in memories or thoughts, but usually these patients are stuck in the moment. When we think dementia patients are daydreaming,…