VIDEO: Families say childhood dementia is under-researched
You might know of dementia as mainly affecting older Australians, but in rare cases, it also affects children. The impact is the same: a loss of memory and a slowing…
Tunbridge Wells Dementia care home creates story booklet to help residents recall Christmas memories
Residents at a care home have filled a booklet with Christmas stories from their past. Full Story
Irregular sleep patterns raise dementia risk, report finds
Irregular sleep patterns — not sticking to a regular sleep-wake schedule — may put people at a higher risk for dementia compared to those with more consistent sleep patterns, according…
Alzheimer’s Association: Number of Florida caregivers on the rise
TAMPA, Fla. — As Florida’s population ages, the number of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease continues to rise and so does the number of loved ones becoming caregivers. Full Story
Holiday travel tips for families facing Alzheimer’s
Holiday travel can be hectic for just about everyone who does it, but even short trips to visit family and friends during the holidays can be stressful for people with…
Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease: What Do We Know?
Changes in the brain occur many years before the first symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease appear. Full Story
Making holiday decor safe for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia
The holiday season is full of decorating, family traditions, and making memories. Full Story
Alzheimer’s Association tips for destressing the Holiday season
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW)- Caring for those who may suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia can be a difficult task; And the added busyness of the holiday season can cause even more…
Alzheimer’s Association offers winter education series for caregivers
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - There are more than 6-million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. That includes 66,000 in Iowa. Additionally, more than 11-million family members and friends are serving as…
Celebrating the holidays while including your loved ones with Alzheimer’s
SALT LAKE CITY — Anyone with a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or dementia can still give them a meaningful gift during the holidays. Full Story