Detection and Diagnosis of Dementia in Primary Care
Cognitive impairment or normal aging? Knowing when to assess patients and which tests to use to support a timely diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia helps improve outcomes. Full…
Why Lewy Body Dementia Is Often Overlooked or Misdiagnosed
A reminder from an earlier post: Dementia is not a disease, per se. It is a cluster of symptoms that stem from many potential diseases. The field of gerontology refers…
Squamish dementia program partners with Alzheimer’s Society for May workshops
A Squamish dementia support program, the Making Connections Community Society, is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Society of BC to host two community workshops in Squamish on May 15, marking what…
Spotting dementia early: How early intervention slows progression
A few days ago, my older brother shared a touching video with me, and a few friends who were well aware of my interest in music therapy for the elderly…
Expert Tips to Help Black Families Navigate Dementia Care
Caregiving is often regarded as a sacred duty in the Black American community. However, supporting a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia requires more than devotion; it…
For Dementia Patients, AI Can Be a Good, Non-Judgmental Listener
Frank Poulsen has dementia, and like many people with memory loss, he often feels self-conscious in social situations. It can be embarrassing, he says, when he loses his train of…
Caregivers Learn Tips To Avoid Unwinnable Arguments With Loved Ones With Dementia
CHICAGO—Most of us try to steer clear of quarrels whenever possible. That’s especially true of unconstructive disagreements—a description that fits many conflicts involving people with dementia. Full Story
Awareness event for young-onset dementia
Liverpool Dementia Action Alliance is holding a Young Onset Dementia Awareness Day at Liverpool Central Library. The event, which takes place on Thursday 7 May from 10am until 4pm, aims…
Asking Eric: Dad has dementia. Here are some tips to help care for him
My husband and I aren’t that old yet, but we have lost our parents, and several other siblings and close friends. My husband has a gift for these people when…
Woman shares reality of caring for husband with rare dementia
(Aging Untold) — More than 60 million family caregivers across the U.S. are juggling medical care, errands and advocating for loved ones, and for many it’s on top of a…