Free training prepares caregivers for dementia care
As of now 720,000 Californians age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and about 13% of them are Latino. That number is projected to double by 2040, increasing…
As of now 720,000 Californians age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and about 13% of them are Latino. That number is projected to double by 2040, increasing…
After Doug met Jane, he felt good. So too did Gabriella, his wife. Doug — a retired minister and writer — needed someone to talk to, and in conversation about…
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we take a closer look at managing incontinence with dignity and respect, including when it’s time to talk to a doctor…
Dementia cases are climbing fast, and primary care physicians are increasingly the ones diagnosing and managing the condition — whether or not they set out to become dementia specialists. Full…
A new report from Tiverton and Minehead’s MP, Rachel Gilmour, highlights a significant dementia diagnosis gap and calls for a named care navigator, a local support hub, and additional Admiral…
Her behaviour shifted in ways no one could ignore, marking the quiet beginning of a lifetime struggle. Full Story
In a groundbreaking development poised to revolutionize dementia care, researchers have unveiled a sophisticated intervention that harnesses machine learning to support caregivers managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).…
Fishers resident Bill Lawyer knows a lot about caring for people with dementia. For the past year and a half, with help from other family members, he has been the…
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are complex brain disorders that slowly destroy memory and thinking skills, among other debilitating symptoms. Full Story
Anne Karpf’s article is a powerful and timely reminder that people living with dementia are too often overlooked and underestimated. Full Story