Facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care
Margaret Newcomb, 69, a retired French teacher, is desperately trying to protect her retirement savings by caring for her 82-year-old husband, who has severe dementia, at home in Seattle. Full Story
Adjusting holiday expectations for loved ones with dementia
The holidays can be a stressful time, but dementia can make that even more difficult. Full Story
6 Steps to Make Thanksgiving Dementia-Friendly
NEW YORK — With families and friends nationwide preparing for Thanksgiving, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering 6 steps to create a dementia-friendly Thanksgiving for the more than 6…
Specialized dementia care in nursing homes linked to better outcomes for residents
Nursing home residents with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia have better outcomes when their facility specializes in dementia care, according to an NIA-funded study. Full Story
Managing Money Problems for People With Dementia
People with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia often have problems managing their money. Research shows that money problems may be one of the first noticeable signs of the disease.…
How To Prevent Those With Dementia From Dehydration
For some seniors, enjoying good health during their golden years could be as simple as staying hydrated. Full Story
Tips for Living Alone with Early-Stage Dementia
Have you, or has someone you love, recently been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, or a frontotemporal disorder? Do you worry about how to manage if…
Caregivers for those with dementia are offered a ‘day off’
SOUTHFIELD — Those responsible for caring for a loved one with a condition like dementia are invited to enjoy a relaxing event to hopefully lighten their load. Full Story
Dispelling Dementia Myths
Margaret is an 83-year-old widow who lives alone. She felt her mind was “slowing down” and told her doctor she was worried that this was the inevitable beginning of dementia…
Here’s why we need to change how we talk about dementia
One of the challenges in addressing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, cognitive impairment and aging is not related to the conditions themselves but rather the terminology. Full Story