Dementia is tightening its grip on Kenya, a growing health crisis that remains largely misunderstood, stigmatised, and often overlooked. Families struggle in silence as loved ones exhibit signs of memory…
Denied the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about the future, excluded from important discussions surrounding their care, that is the plight of a growing number of Australians living with…
In April 1990, in testimony to the joint congressional hearing titled “Alzheimer’s – The Unmet Challenge for Research and Care,” Hilda Pridgeon, a founder of the Alzheimer’s Association, recounted the…
The Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) is dedicated to supporting individuals living with dementia and their caregivers through education, resources, and community connections. Full Story
Due to population aging, the prevalence of dementia in long-term care (LTC) has increased (Falzarano et al., 2022). Full Story
The tragic circumstances surrounding the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, have drawn attention to the arduous role of caring for loved ones with dementia. Full…
If there’s one word to describe the spirit of my two middle boys, it would be “serendipitous.” They float through life with a carefree lightness that many envy, leaving behind…
In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Paul Edison, MBBS, PhD, FRCPI, professor of neurology at Imperial College London, discusses the potential of GLP-1 analogs in treating Alzheimer disease (AD), highlighting…
Join us at the Lander Library on Thursday, April 10th at 6 PM to kick off our Good Stewards Series with a presentation from the Alzheimer’s Association. Learn about the…
Ten million people are diagnosed with dementia worldwide each year – that’s more than ever. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, approximately one million people in the UK are currently living…