Summit for dementia caregivers in Fountain Hills
Dementia Friendly Fountain Hills and the Town of Fountain Hills are holding a special summit for caregivers living with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Full Story
Hundreds of thousands face being denied revolutionary new dementia drugs in England
Hundreds of thousands of dementia patients in England face being denied access to revolutionary new drugs because the diagnostic capacity of the NHS lags behind every other G7 country, according…
Active Social Lives Help Dementia Patients, Caregivers Thrive
People with dementia and those who care for them should be screened for loneliness, so providers can find ways to keep them socially connected, according to experts at UC San…
Report: Caregivers, healthcare workers struggle to navigate dementia care
People caring for those with dementia — who include family members and healthcare workers — say it’s hard to navigate the disease within the US health system, according to the…
Research highlights importance of support reciprocity during early-stage dementia care
A new paper published in the journal Aging and Mental Health highlights that couples coping with dementia can navigate the challenges with greater resilience and well-being by working together and supporting each…
The need for a holistic approach to dementia
Tiny changes to people's lifestyles can slash their risk of developing dementia, a world-renowned brain health expert says. Full Story
I’m a top dementia doctor – here’s what I did when my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Whenever he hears the comment, “there’s nothing you can do for someone with Alzheimer’s”, Prof Peter Garrard gets frustrated. Full Story
A caregivers guide to dementia: How to take care of yourself and support a loved one with dementia
Every post on AlzConnected, a message board for individuals caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's and dementia, is heartfelt and authentic. Full Story
New hope for patients living with dementia and Alzheimer’s
MINNEAPOLIS — Dementia, including Alzheimer's, is a descent into a black hole that was once a human mind. Full Story
Nationwide blood test trials hope to improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis rate
Thousands of people across the United Kingdom will have access to trials that could revolutionize the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. Full Story