Free session to teach vital skills to help people with dementia
Technology could play a crucial role in helping people with dementia, but many carers don’t have the skills needed - according to new research. Full Story
As Alzheimer’s grows, cities work to earn ‘dementia-friendly’ status
Dementia advocate and caregiver Jim Mangi was surprised to see 50 to 60 people show up each week, even in a small city like Saline when he began his “It’s…
Carers say tech is crucial for people with dementia but they don’t know where to start
New research from BT Group has highlighted how technology can play a crucial role in aiding dementia patients - yet many carers don’t have the skills to benefit. Full Story
Day program for seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia has openings
The Be Our Guest adult day service program of Livingston County Catholic Charities currently has openings. Full Story
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating illness that destroys brain cells, causing memory, thinking, and behavior problems. Over time, people with this disease may need help with routine daily activities as…
A GUIDE to caring for older adults with dementia
Dementia affects 1 in 9 Americans age 65 and older—an estimated 6.7 million people. Unfortunately, that number is expected to explode. By 2060, experts project 14 million Americans will be…
‘It comes for your very soul’: how Alzheimer’s undid my dazzling, creative wife in her 40s
My wife always said she would die of Alzheimer’s. It turns out she was right about that. Full Story
St George’s Hospital to open new sensory garden filled with flowers to help dementia patients
A South London hospital will open a new sensory garden filled with flowers and plants to help patients with dementia. Full Story
Addressing unequal access to dementia care
Researchers at King’s, alongside people with dementia, family carers, health and social care professionals and UK charities, have come together to create EMPOWER Dementia Network Plus, a new initiative that…
Bruce Willis’ wife shares the one thing helping her amid husband’s dementia decline
Emma Heming Willis has opened up about finding solace in gardening, calling it a "form of meditation" following her husband Bruce Willis's dementia diagnosis. Full Story