Aging Untold: Steps to take after a dementia diagnosis
(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold, find out what families should do after a dementia diagnosis and the first steps in building a care plan. Full Story
Free Alzheimer’s educational conference coming to Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and just because the month is coming to a close doesn’t mean we shouldn’t still talk about this important topic. Full…
How to adapt Fourth of July activities for those with dementia
July 4 festivities can present difficulties for individuals living with dementia-related illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), encourages caregivers to follow the S.A.F.E. steps to…
Why Can’t You Do This? Author’s Regret Over Dementia Caregiving
His father couldn’t open the front door. He forgot how to turn off the faucet, turning the house into a flood zone. As his father with dementia lost his memory,…
Extreme heat and cold threaten health of people with dementia
Exposure to extreme heat and cold is associated with an increased risk of emergency department (ED) visits among people living with dementia, according to preliminary research presented today at the…
‘Dementia affects every part of daily life’
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland has called on the government to invest more than €8.2 million in community dementia services as demand for specialist supports continues to grow across the…
New Clinical Fellowships Set to Bring Better Diagnosis and Treatments Closer for People with Dementia
Six new Clinical Fellowships have been announced to help bring cutting-edge dementia research closer to the people who need it most, covering everything from making brain scanning more accessible to…
Doctor explains people who never get dementia make the same decision within 30 minutes of waking up
Dementia rates could potentially reduce across the globe if people start adopting a new morning routine. Full Story
‘It’s pure joy’ – How silent discos can transform dementia care
We all have a soundtrack to our lives - a song that can instantly transport us back to a certain time and place. At one care home, staff have been…
CAN A BLOOD TEST IN MIDLIFE PREDICT YOUR ALZHEIMER’S RISK?
A blood test in midlife may help to predict your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease decades later, researchers report. The scientists found that in healthy men and women in their…