At 96 years old, Joyce Agnes King is thriving in Hamilton. She gardens. She knits. She solves crossword puzzles. She takes walks around her neighbourhood and keeps busy with friends…
LOS ANGELES — Dementia is expected to cost the United States an estimated $818 billion in 2026, with much of the burden falling on people living with the condition and…
QUINCY — This Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month is a good time to revisit the scam safety advice that Better Business Bureau ® (BBB ® ) promotes year-round. Full Story
Dear Cari: My mom is hard of hearing, so she turns up the TV’s volume. It’s so loud it annoys everyone. She won’t consider hearing aids, as she says they…
Dementia prevention may need to start much earlier than previously believed. New research suggests that risk factors linked to cognitive decline can emerge as early as a person's 40s, while…
“Why pursue an Alzheimer’s diagnosis if there’s nothing effective to treat it?” This common refrain is no longer true. Full Story
Today, Caroline Nickel has such a sharp mind at 82 years old that she still does long-term substitute teaching in Monroe County schools. Full Story
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As Independence Day approaches, families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia face unique challenges. The typical fireworks and lively gatherings that mark the…
Dementia comes with a to-do list. When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, caregivers are not only hit with fear and anxiety, but they are also saddled with the…
July 4th celebrations can be overwhelming for people living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has issued a list of tips on how families and caregivers…