SINGAPORE – Dementia is an exceptionally distressing health crisis when it hits an individual and their family but almost as damaging can be the severe financial pain it brings. Full…
In the dementia unit at Rockingham Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Brentwood, four residents, age 69 to 89, sit captivated around the “magic table,” waiting for the next game, puzzle,…
Following a diet rich in plant-based foods and seafoodcan help lower the risk of getting dementia, according to a new study. Full Story
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reported that dementia had overtaken coronary heart disease as the leading cause of disease burden among Australians aged 65 and over, as of…
avid Rothman delivered his last baby in 2003 and shut down his obstetrics practice at the age of 62. Full Story
A new medication could alter the lives of millions living with Alzheimer’s disease. Full Story
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, memory loss is usually one of the first signals of other cognitive impairment or decline. Full Story
In part one of this series, I introduced the sensitive topic of how some caregivers respond to the overwhelming sense of loss, isolation, loneliness, and separation that occurs when a…
RALEIGH, N.C. — If you’re hoping to get the new Alzheimer’s treatment for a loved one, there’s a chance insurance won’t cover it. Full Story
RALEIGH, N.C. — I’ve talked before about how traditions can quickly become upended by Alzheimer’s. And while letting go of those specific structures is often necessary, I have also found…