New Research Just Linked a Popular Supplement to Faster Progression of Dementia
Nearly 59 million Americans have been diagnosed with arthritis, a condition that causes joint pain and stiffness. Full Story
Scientists Reveal The Optimal Amount of Sleep For Lower Dementia Risk
A lack of good-quality sleep has long been linked to an increased risk of developing dementia, but recent research goes further – giving us an optimal amount of overnight slumber…
Dementia caregivers need stronger support, advocates say
Women make up two of every three primary caregivers for people with dementia worldwide, while unpaid informal care accounts for about half of the condition’s global economic cost, the Barbados…
Forum: Families and trained caregivers can work together in dementia care
I agree that caring for a person with dementia involves far more than housekeeping and physical assistance (Training foreign domestic workers in dementia care is not the solution, Sept 14).…
Meet the man behind ‘Taking Care of Granny’: A caregiver’s story of dementia and dignity
The number of male caregivers is on the rise. Meet Dugan Meredith, the force behind the "Taking Care of Granny" social media accounts and nonprofit. He is sharing lessons and…
A Medicare trial program is helping Oklahoma dementia caregivers, but only 128 aatients are enrolled
Sandi Hegeman was able to attend her son’s wedding because a Medicare trial program funded her mother-in-law’s respite care. Full Story
CMarieF’s Dementia Survival Guide for Caregivers Is Now Available, Offering Compassionate Guidance Born From Caring for Her Mother
Drawing on firsthand caregiving experience, the book addresses communication, emotional resilience, caregiver well-being and the small moments of connection that can still matter deeply. Full Story
Some dementia patients grow lucid near the end. Scientists hope it’s a clue
The day before her father died, one caregiver recalled he had his “final lucid experience.” Full Story
Alzheimer Society celebrates funding for dementia caregiver support program
On Friday, local MPP Jennie Stevens joined the Alzheimer Society Niagara Region at Trillium United Church to recognize a $99,900 seed grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) supporting a…
Commentary: Dementia caregiving can expose hidden family tensions – but early planning can ease the strain
In a new piece for The Conversation, Sarah Patterson discusses how caring for someone with dementia can be especially challenging for families because the condition can profoundly change how a…