When actor Michael J. Fox, famous for his roles in “Back to the Future” and “Family Ties,” announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of…

Every post on AlzConnected, a message board for individuals caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's and dementia, is heartfelt and authentic. Full Story 

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – When someone with dementia needs extra help and support, a caregiver steps in. Full Story 

CNN — At some point, most people will provide care for a loved one, whether their children, spouses or parents — and likely be the recipient of such care themselves. Full…

DALLAS – April 11, 2024 – Caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is challenging. Full Story 

A new study explores lucid episodes in individuals with advanced dementia, revealing that these episodes are not confined to imminent death scenarios as previously thought. Full Story 

It’s called “Yes, and…” and it’s an approach used in improv comedy that entails taking what one person says and building off of it, even if a “yes” in that…

Researchers at the University of Houston Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing have published a systematic approach to re-designing a structured life review intervention for patients living with dementia and…

As the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease can be difficult for the person diagnosed and their loved ones. Few medical treatments exist, but there are other therapies and…

A leading Alzheimer's disease expert said there is new hope for treating the deadly diagnosis that previously meant a 'death sentence' for patients. Full Story