Don’t buy the hype on new “breakthrough” Alzheimer’s treatments
The quest to find effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease has historically been a lost cause — a field littered with failed drugs and dashed hopes. Full Story
This Mother-Daughter Duo Is Redefining the Alzheimer’s Experience: “We’re Going to Live”
Growing up, Ty Lewis only saw one side of her mom: the strong one. "She was always a hero," she tells POPSUGAR. Full Story
‘Help and hope’: Book offers perspectives, tips on caring for a loved one with dementia
When Jim Henry first learned of his late wife Jeanette’s diagnosis of dementia, he did what came naturally most of his life: pray. Full Story
National dementia expert to offer tips for caregivers at Vestavia hills event
Dr. Natali Edmonds, a board-certified geropsychologist and national dementia expert, will be the featured speaker Tuesday, March 19, at a Community Lunch and Learn for family and paid dementia caregivers.…
Validation therapy: Experts explain the empathetic approach to dementia care
When it comes to caring for loved ones or clients with dementia there are a number of overall approaches caregivers can take. One such approach is validation therapy, a technique…
Innovative Approaches in Dementia Care
Dementia is not just a nursing home issue. Nearly half of older adults in assisted living and other senior communities have some level of dementia or cognitive impairment, and this…
Ex-caregiver accused of taking medication of deceased assisted-living patient
LANSING, MI – A former caregiver at an Osceola County assisted-living center is accused of stealing medication prescribed to resident who had died. Full Story
Dear Annie: America’s caregivers are not taking good care of themselves
The letter from “Caregiver Not Good Enough,” who is the sole caretaker for her partner with dementia and other serious health problems, really resonated with me, not because I’m in…
Family Caregivers: One of the Most Important but Difficult Jobs
“There are only four kinds of people in this world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need…
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group in Springfield providing space to connect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — This week is Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Education Week. It’s hard to watch a loved one battle any type of disease or sickness, but it’s a…