The Coming Dementia Crisis—and the Cost of Doing Nothing
It’s like watching a slow-moving meteor approach in plain sight. Everyone can see it coming, everyone knows the damage will be catastrophic—and yet our collective response has been to shrug…
My 83-year-old mom had dementia, and I lived 1,200 miles away. My oldest son visited her regularly, and I called her every day.
My late mom and I lived 1,200 miles apart — an 18-hour drive from my home in Washington State to Phoenix, where she'd been for five years in an assisted…
Doing this after age 70 can slash your dementia risk by 39%
One everyday activity is practically pitch perfect when it comes to delaying dementia. US cases are predicted to double by 2060, with about half of Americans expected to experience cognitive…
Dementia in Northland: A story of love, heartbreak and resilience
At her most raw and honest, Peggy Rangi admits marriage was not a very good contract for her to sign. While she and husband Mike have had 50 happy years…
The Cost of Dementia in 2025
The economic impact of dementia in the U.S. is rising as the population ages. The impact goes beyond medical costs and includes hours of unpaid care by family and friends,…
Algorithm maps genetic connection between Alzheimer’s and specific neurons
The number of people living with dementia worldwide was estimated at 57 million in 2021 with nearly 10 million new cases recorded each year. In the U.S., dementia impacts more…
Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers Support Group
The Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers Support Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 10:00–11:30 a.m. at Prescott Valley Public Library. This group, open only to active…
Labcorp to offer first FDA-cleared blood test for initial Alzheimer’s disease assessment
Labcorp, one of the country’s largest providers of diagnostic medical testing services, announced today that it will offer the only blood test cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to aid…
Alzheimer’s Association to present ‘Communicating Effectively’ for cargivers
The Alzheimer's Association will hold a virtual program, "The Empowered Caregiver - Communicating Effectively" on Tuesday, Nov. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. Full Story
Alzheimer’s Association to present ‘Communicating Effectively’ for cargivers
The Alzheimer's Association will hold a virtual program, "The Empowered Caregiver - Communicating Effectively" on Tuesday, Nov. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. Full Story