How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With Dementia
Darlene Bradley, 63, of New Palestine, Indiana, has seen dementia from both sides: first as a caregiver for her late parents, who both had Alzheimer’s disease, and now as someone…
Darlene Bradley, 63, of New Palestine, Indiana, has seen dementia from both sides: first as a caregiver for her late parents, who both had Alzheimer’s disease, and now as someone…
By 2pm every day, my brain starts to shut down. The first sign is that I start to salivate and need to dab the sides of my mouth. I become…
diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias (ADRD) for an aging loved one can be devastating for a family. Full Story
You’re running late because you can’t find your keys. Of course, they’re buried in your bag. You walk into the living room to retrieve something important. What was it again?…
Noticing the loss of memory in the man who was more like a grandfather to her than a distant relative was the hardest part for Gabriela Rodriguez. Full Story
“Isolation and loneliness worsen health conditions for everyone, but especially for the person with dementia, who will benefit (from) an environment that is specialized for dementia care.” Full Story
When families gather, it can be a chance to notice changes in aging loved ones, including potential memory issues. Full Story
WASHINGTON (AP) — About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today’s toll, researchers reported Monday. Full Story
A new study shows that the risk of developing dementia at any time after age 55 among Americans is 42 percent, more than double the risk reported by older studies. Full Story
Many caregivers struggle with feeling like they need to offer support to their loved one at all times — and still do seemingly the opposite: preserve that person’s sense of independence.…