Dementia Home Care: What Caregivers Should Know
Caring for someone with dementia at home can be challenging. However, you can take steps to make home care more manageable, including implementing safety measures, establishing a set routine, and…
Local View: New understanding should bring new approaches to dementia care
Jan. 2 Washington Post editorial that was republished in the Journal Star highlighted the “dementia crisis” unfolding in our country, given our rapidly expanding senior population and the resulting increase…
Patience, planning and self-care are critical when caring for loved one with dementia
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and the broad majority — an estimated 80 percent — of those individuals are being cared for by family and…
Tips for keeping loved ones with dementia engaged this winter
While many families are caring for their loved ones at home, finding ways to stay engaged and active indoors during the cold winter months can be hard. Full Story
Tips for caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients during severe weather
TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KSHV) – Those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia can be especially vulnerable during winter weather events. Full Story
Every Caregiver Has a Story: Here’s Mine
xtra-long twin bed sheets. Four towels. Lotion. Shampoo. Slippers. Ten pairs of socks. As I wandered the aisles of Target, checking each item off my list, it struck me how…
Alzheimer’s Association shares tips for looking after dementia patients in the cold
INDIANAPOLIS – As cold temperatures stick around for the next several days, experts are sharing advice to help take care of elderly loved ones or neighbors. Full Story
AI tool could speed up dementia diagnosis
A new AI tool that could help doctors assess the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s more quickly and efficiently, has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.…
Report: Countries with the highest rates of Dementia, 2024
Dementia is a common health condition affecting people aged 65 and above. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it isn’t a particular disease but a general…
Give police the tools and training to help those with dementia | Opinion
You’ve probably heard about many of the bills currently being considered by the Florida Legislature. One has the potential to impact more than 580,000 Floridians living with Alzheimer’s and their…