Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are complex brain disorders that slowly destroy memory and thinking skills, among other debilitating symptoms. While dementia is more common in older adults, it is…
As the skies above Athens opened and rain cascaded onto the marble columns of the Parthenon, Dorothy “Dee” Lay, 95, began her ascent. The elevator was out of service that…
It’s difficult to say when he first began noticing the signs, says Chris. He was living abroad and communicated with his parents on Skype. During these calls, his mother would…
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…
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. “You can look back…
There is a concept in improv called “yes and.” You accept someone’s reality and then build on it. Full Story
Taking antidepressants could speed up memory loss in older adults with dementia, a large study has suggested. Full Story
The interactive show – Silver Screen Sisters – uses the power of comedy, music, and movement to support people living with dementia and has been designed to enhance the mental…
WASHINGTON — About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today’s toll, researchers reported Monday. Full Story
Alzheimer’s disease and its related dementias affect communities across our great Commonwealth and our nation indiscriminately. This terrible disease takes our loved ones from us and puts a strain on…