The effects of lifetime cognitive enrichment on later-life cognitive outcomes are not comprehensively investigated. The aim of this study was to test the association of lifetime cognitive enrichment with Alzheimer…
Dr. Marc Rothman visits a lot of patients with dementia and their families. He is a geriatrician who makes house calls in New York City and its suburbs. "Families are…
Geriatrician Andrew Duxbury, M.D., has been treating people with dementia for the past 40 years. Over that time, he has gotten many variations of the same questions. Full Story
Sometime during the late afternoon or early evening, something changes. A loved one with dementia may become more irritable, agitated or disoriented. Or maybe they have some sense of paranoia,…
Easter is a time when families and friends come together and celebrate. Read our guidance on how to support people living with dementia to be safe and included at Easter…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…