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…

DAYTON — As the temperatures rise across the country, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety, but they can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with…

Dr. Heather Sandison, a leading expert in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) care, has recently published a groundbreaking study in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, highlighting significant improvements in…

Generally, a person experiences more issues with memory, thinking, problem-solving, and language as symptoms grow in severity. Full Story 

The researcher exposed dementia sufferers to tablet computers for the first time and, despite memory decline, they progressively learned to use them independently. Full Story 

The term “sundowning” is sometimes used to describe a tendency for people living with dementia to become more confused in the late afternoon and into the night. Full Story 

You’ve got to keep smiling, says Timothy Kwok, professor of geriatric medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and director of the Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing. Full…