CDC says dementia diagnoses might triple by 2060, maintaining brain health is vital
Northeast Missouri — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is predicting that 14 million people could have a form of dementia by 2060. Full Story
Medicare to provide limited coverage of new Alzheimer’s drugs upon FDA approval
Medicare will soon cover a new class of Alzheimer's drugs if they receive full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with some key limits. Full Story
Comforting one another through Alzheimer’s
I was 8 years old the first time my grandmother forgot my name. Full Story
3 Tips to Talking to Your Doctor About Memory and Cognitive Concerns
Today, there are 6.7 million people 65 and older who are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, with 66,000 in Iowa, according to the recent Alzheimer’s Association 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and…
A drug to treat my father’s Alzheimer’s would have been truly life-changing
My family’s experience is testament to the value that a cure for Alzheimer’s would bring. Full Story
More Believe Persons With Dementia Can Live Fulfilling Lives, Though Stigma Associated With The Condition Remains High
Singapore, 12 May 2023 – The number of persons in Singapore living with dementia is expected to increase to 152,000 by 2030[1], with one in two admitting they feel less…
Workshop provides effective strategies for dealing with dementia behaviors
RICHFIELD — Family caregivers are the backbone of community-based services providing over $450 billion of unpaid services across this nation. Full Story
A Bluetooth tracking device that helps to locate people with dementia
A phone survey of 251 family caregivers of people with dementia (1) in 2007 found that the prevalence of getting lost among community-dwelling people with dementia was at around 28%.…
Resources to Help Caregivers
Even in the best of times, caregiving can be incredibly stressful. These resources can help. Full Story
Caregivers often forgotten as member of care team for those with dementia
Dr. Zahinoor Ismail, MD, wants to learn more about the mental and physical load caregivers experience as they look after someone with dementia. Full Story