Grass Valley — Join Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation for our upcoming Alzheimer’s Outreach Event — Essential Tools for Caregivers. Full Story 

A recent MedicalNewsToday article discussed the potential for a simple finger prick blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease early. Full Story 

When Janice Guzman’s elderly mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s several years ago, she put aside her dream of pursuing a career in criminal justice to become a personal caregiver. Full…

Why it matters: Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease will continue to impact millions of Americans and their families. Full Story 

A quarter century ago, nursing homes were the most common type of care available for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Full Story 

Older people with dementia seek care in the emergency room twice as often as their peers, a new analysis suggests — leading to what researchers call “potentially avoidable and harmful…

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Until recently, medical treatments for dementia have been elusive, although there are some pharmaceutical regimens for symptoms. Full Story 

Under a new Medicare pilot program that will begin in 2024, the federal government will pay clinicians to coordinate at-home dementia support services, including respite care for family members. Full…

A critical shortage of clinicians and front-line workers to support increasing numbers of Alzheimer’s patients is impacting dementia care, advocates say, leaving families with limited options and raising concerns about…

Sundowning is a debilitating symptom of Alzheimer’s disease that causes individuals to experience worsening dementia symptoms in the late afternoon and evening. Full Story