My mum was officially diagnosed at 54, but looking back, she probably had symptoms for a good four or five years before then. When she first noticed odd things going…
Dementia is a devastating disease that affects people’s ability to think, remember, and perform daily tasks. Nearly seven millionAmericans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia,…
A recent study suggests that a simple blood test could help predict the onset of dementia years before symptoms appear in individuals with a specific sleep disorder. Full Story
Early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) is crucial for slowing progression and improving outcomes. Researchers are exploring innovative ways to identify mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a potential…
Abigail Godfrey and Annabel Gray, who participated in a 12-week National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)-funded summer internship last year, contributed to a systematic review exploring geographical inequalities…
A tool that was once used to examine the intensity and frequency of pain in dementia patients following their death has been revamped to help skilled nursing facilities deliver palliative…
At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and am concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that…
Taking care of the caregiver. Today we spoke with Executive Director Vernon Robinson and COO Joyce Robinson from Dementia Partners AVL. Full Story
State statistics about Alzheimer’s disease are sobering. More than 120,000 people, including one in 10 over age 65, are living with Alzheimer’s, a 20% increase since 2020. Caring for Minnesotans…
BLOOM (TAMPA) – Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging—especially in public settings where unexpected behaviors might cause confusion or misunderstanding. That’s where Caregiver Companion Cardscome in.…