6 Things Never to Do When Caring for Someone With Alzheimer’s
Jennifer Fink was driving with her mom one afternoon when her mother asked, "Does my husband know where we are going?" Fink, who was caregiving for her mom with early-onset…
Jennifer Fink was driving with her mom one afternoon when her mother asked, "Does my husband know where we are going?" Fink, who was caregiving for her mom with early-onset…
A non-governmental organisation in Akwa Ibom State, the Affiong Etuk Foundation for Inclusive Health, has called on the public to show special care and support for people living with dementia.…
Music has long been recognized as a powerful tool in dementia care, offering comfort, connection, and cognitive stimulation for those experiencing memory loss. However, as expectations rise for more effective…
The high rate of hospitalizations for residents with dementia raises complex issues. A research article published by the Alzheimer’s Association reveals that although nursing home residents with dementia are at…
In 2018, the people around Daryl Ditz started to see signs that something wasn’t quite right. “My work colleagues noticed I was kind of slipping with the computer stuff —…
What stood out for Steamboat Springs resident Kelli Root was when her mom, a retired homemaker and teacher, could not complete a well-used recipe without help. Full Story
In addition to the amyloid plaques and tau tangles that characterize Alzheimer’s, there are other factors that contribute to Alzheimer’s and related dementias, including cerebrovascular disease, aggregations of other proteins,…
Caregivers are family members or friends who provide unpaid, community-based care to older adults and people with chronic health conditions or disabilities. Full Story
Screening and testing for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are limited despite the benefits of early detection, according to responses from a recent survey. A report on the survey was…
The Alzheimer’s community has seen remarkable progress in the past year, with the first disease-modifying therapy, lecanemab, receiving traditional approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the…