The steps to take after a dementia diagnosis
(Aging Untold) —A dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming, especially when you start asking: What happens next? What’s normal, and what can be done right now? Full Story
Family urges Voluntary Assisted Dying law reform to give dementia patients right to die
The final days of 77-year-old Rod Keys's life were not what he or his family wanted. Battling with advanced dementia, unable to move or talk, Rod's four adult children found…
13 million Americans provide unpaid care for loved ones with dementia
TAMPA (Bloom) – Caring for a loved one with dementia can be overwhelming but knowing when and how to step in can make all the difference. Full Story
‘Dementia affects every part of daily life, not just for the person’
Carer Rachel Attwood, whose mum Barbara Turner attends Newtowncunningham and Clonmany Day Centres has, highlighted the importance of investing in and expanding dementia services. Full Story
Some families live with dementia in silence. A Hamilton group is trying to change that
At 96 years old, Joyce Agnes King is thriving in Hamilton. She gardens. She knits. She solves crossword puzzles. She takes walks around her neighbourhood and keeps busy with friends…
Dementia Costs Expected to Hit $818 Billion This Year, USC Study Finds
LOS ANGELES — Dementia is expected to cost the United States an estimated $818 billion in 2026, with much of the burden falling on people living with the condition and…
Scam safety advice for older adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caregivers
QUINCY — This Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month is a good time to revisit the scam safety advice that Better Business Bureau ® (BBB ® ) promotes year-round. Full Story
Tips for caregivers, families of people with dementia
Dear Cari: My mom is hard of hearing, so she turns up the TV’s volume. It’s so loud it annoys everyone. She won’t consider hearing aids, as she says they…
Why Dementia prevention should start in 40s
Dementia prevention may need to start much earlier than previously believed. New research suggests that risk factors linked to cognitive decline can emerge as early as a person's 40s, while…
Californians diagnosed with Alzheimer’s need information early to make life decisions
“Why pursue an Alzheimer’s diagnosis if there’s nothing effective to treat it?” This common refrain is no longer true. Full Story
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