World Alzheimer’s Day is a movement of solidarity and hope. It reminds us that while Alzheimer’s may erase memories, it cannot erase dignity. By spreading awareness, supporting caregivers, and investing…
During certain times of the day, some people with dementia may become more confused and disoriented. Referred to by neuropsychologist April Krowel as “a constellation of symptoms rooted in confusion and…
Every year, on World Alzheimer's Day, the world is struck by how many people still believe myths that cost them years of missed care. Maybe your grandmother's forgetfulness was dismissed…
As India’s population ages, the challenges of elderly care are becoming increasingly important. Among them, dementia, a condition that affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning, requires specialised attention. Assisted living…
Healthy aging and brain health are crucial as they play a significant role in living a long, fulfilling life. Unlike ‘abnormal’ aging, which includes conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and related…
As India’s population ages, the challenges of elderly care are becoming increasingly important. Among them, dementia, a condition that affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning, requires specialised attention. Assisted living…
Healthy aging and brain health are crucial as they play a significant role in living a long, fulfilling life. Unlike ‘abnormal’ aging, which encompasses conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and…
Five years ago, I knew very little about dementia. It was a word I might have prefaced with the outdated word “senile”. When the disease announced itself in my life,…
Men are from Mars and women are from Venus – so goes the title of the infamous pop psychology book. Our two sexes may not be quite as dissimilar as…
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer's disease (AD). That number is expected to nearly double to 13.8 million by 2060. These increases reflect more…