‘I have a 50:50 chance of developing Alzheimer’s Disease in my 50s’
When John Jennings' mother started showing signs of Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 50, he and his sister Emily knew they too would also have a 50:50 chance of…
When John Jennings' mother started showing signs of Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 50, he and his sister Emily knew they too would also have a 50:50 chance of…
Experts agree that choosing the right care for dementia or Alzheimer’s can be tricky for families, as it’s easy to get swayed by the cheerful décor of the building or promises…
In cases of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s common for a spouse to take on the role of caregiver. Research led by the University of California, Davis, suggests that patients can also…
An NIA-funded study supports a predictive link between personality traits and dementia. Full Story
People with dementia who live in long-term care facilities are spending a significant portion of their income each month on care, according to an October 2023 study published in the…
Dementia is a devastating diagnosis for both the affected person and their loved ones. It is a syndrome, which is a group of symptoms, related to the ongoing decline of…
Plans for a new 76-bed care home have been officially lodged, promising to significantly enhance the care facilities for residents with dementia near St Austell. Full Story
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A local non-profit is hosting a monthly ‘Caregiver Grief Support Group’ for family members who have lost a loved one to Alzheimer’s or other dementias.’ Full…
Bruce Willis is “doing OK” amid his battle with dementia. The 69-year-old actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023, but Rumer Willis, his eldest daughter, has revealed that Bruce…
Care UK, which operates Charlton Lodge in Wantage, is encouraging discussions about dementia with their initiative, The Big Dementia Conversation. The care provider has set up an online advice hub…