Understanding Sundowning: Symptoms, Causes and Coping Strategies
For many of our elderly loved ones, late afternoons and evenings are filled with panic, confusion and behavioral changes. Full Story
National Caregivers Day: What to do when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Bruce Willis's announcement of frontotemporal dementia is drawing sharp focus to the disease and the critical role of caregivers on this National Caregivers Day. Full Story
A Place for Mom Provides Caregiver Resources to Better Understand Frontotemporal Dementia and How to Care for Loved Ones With Dementia
A Place for Mom (APFM), the leading online platform and trusted advisory service for senior care in North America, provides resources to support caregivers in understanding the warning signs of…
Your Dementia Caregiving Questions Answered: a Q&A with Teepa Snow
As caregiving expert Teepa Snow is well-aware, better understanding dementia and supporting loved ones living with the disease is crucial. Full Story
Alzheimer’s and dementia best treated when detected early
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia according to the OCCK in Salina, Kansas. Alzheimer’s is diagnosed by ruling out other possibilities. Full Story
The unexpected crisis: Preparing for the Financial Impact of Alzheimer’s
With the recent conclusion of Financial Wellness Month in January, the Alzheimer’s Association reminds individuals and families to take stock making financial plans that will create some security in preparing…
Resources available in caring for Alzheimer’s patients
Katie Fahrenbruch with the Alzheimer's Association of Florida joins us via Zoom to discuss some of the ways families can navigate in caring for their loved ones with Alzheimer's. Full…
New drug expected to change care of Alzheimer’s disease
On Friday, Jan. 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval of lecanemab-irmb, also known by its brand name Leqembi. The drug is for the treatment of…
Senators call on Medicare to offer broad coverage of Alzheimer’s treatments as public pressure grows
U.S. senators on Friday called for Medicare to offer broad coverage of Alzheimer's treatments approved by the Food and Drug Administration, warning that current restrictions cost patients precious time as…
Can cognitive stimulation benefit people with dementia?
For people with mild-to-moderate dementia, cognitive stimulation probably leads to small benefits in cognition (the general ability to think and remember). Full Story