How caregivers are using smart tech to help aging parents
As my mother reached her 90s, although she was relatively healthy and active, I realized that she was starting to experience some physical limitations and memory issues. Full Story
Support for Dementia Caregivers: HOV campus offers community resources at no charge
Family members caring for a loved one living with dementia strive to provide compassionate care but are often frustrated by challenging behaviors. Full Story
Overnight caregivers: What they do and how much you can expect to pay
Whether your older loved one needs more assistance through the night than you can provide or they need a caregiver to look out for their safety, you might be considering…
Meeting to offer support for caregivers of those with dementia
CARLINVILLE — A caregivers support group affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association will have its next meeting Wednesday at Carlinville Public Library. Full Story
The pain of slowly losing my husband to Alzheimer’s
When my husband, Gavin, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in April 2019, I was writing series two of my BBC Radio 4 comedy, Conversations from a Long Marriage, about a long-married…
Wearable tech offers hope for spotting dementia-causing diseases
Wearable technology that measures spatial navigation and gait could improve detection of diseases that cause dementia, according to a new study. Full Story
Bruce Willis’ Friends and Family Are Cherishing ‘Every Last Moment’ Amid His Battle With Dementia
Bruce Willis’ family members are bracing themselves for an emotional goodbye as the iconic actor’s battle against frontotemporal dementia continues. Full Story
Researchers develop new method for early detection of Alzheimer’s
New research may have found a link between abnormal levels of amyloid protein in the blood and changes to microstructures, the combination of which may signal the development of Alzheimer’s…
Daylight savings could have a big impact on people with dementia
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- It's that time of year again. Clocks are jumping ahead an hour early Sunday morning. When the clock strikes 2:00 a.m., it will actually…
Medicare’s New Dementia GUIDE Model: How Can Physicians, Hospices, and Home Health Agencies Participate?
If you have had a loved one suffer from dementia, you know the emotional, physical, and financial toll of this terrible disease. Full Story