Federal regulators put off a decision on whether to approve an Eli Lilly Alzheimer’s drug by making an unusual request to have outside advisers look at the treatment. Full Story
The number of people living with dementia is increasing quickly as the world population ages. Full Story
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…
When an Alzheimer’s diagnosis happens, a wave of people are affected, and for many that means becoming a caregiver for loved ones. Full Story
An estimated 38 million Americans are family caregivers. Among them is former minister Jim Meadows, who went from helping his entire community to focusing his efforts on his wife, Georgie,…
As my mother reached her 90s, although she was relatively healthy and active, I realized that she was starting to experience some physical limitations and memory issues. Full Story
Family members caring for a loved one living with dementia strive to provide compassionate care but are often frustrated by challenging behaviors. Full Story
Whether your older loved one needs more assistance through the night than you can provide or they need a caregiver to look out for their safety, you might be considering…
CARLINVILLE — A caregivers support group affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association will have its next meeting Wednesday at Carlinville Public Library. Full Story
When my husband, Gavin, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in April 2019, I was writing series two of my BBC Radio 4 comedy, Conversations from a Long Marriage, about a long-married…