The 5 A’s of Alzheimer’s—amnesia, anomia, aphasia, apraxia, and agnosia—are simple words that describe how memory, language, and everyday skills can change as the disease progresses. This post explains each “A” in plain language so families, caregivers, and even kids can better recognize brain changes and know when to seek help.

A head injury can seem minor at first, but some symptoms are real red flags. This post explains what to watch for in the first 24 hours—like confusion, repeated vomiting, severe headache, trouble walking, or unusual sleepiness—so families know when it’s safe to monitor at home and when it’s time to go straight to the ER.

A stroke is a medical emergency that can cause brain cells to die within minutes. This post uses B.E. F.A.S.T.—Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time—to teach the main warning signs and explains why, if any of these appear suddenly, the safest response is to call 911 immediately instead of waiting to see if it gets better.

Sundowning is a pattern where dementia symptoms get worse in the late afternoon or evening—more confusion, restlessness, pacing, fear, or agitation as the sun goes down. This post explains what sundowning is, why it happens, simple changes that can make evenings calmer, and when caregivers should reach out for medical help or extra support.