Higher nursing home staff levels may have a positive effect on health outcomes for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, but substantially improving care quality may require additional…
More than 6 million older adults in the U.S. are living with dementia. But despite how common dementia is, studies suggest that signs of cognitive impairment are often missed by…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — As the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference wrapped up in Philadelphia, local leaders in the field shared promising updates for those facing the devastating disease. Full…
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a novel AI tool with the potential to predict the development of Alzheimer's disease in individuals with moderate memory and mental agility…
Guest columnist Lexi Ritt, MSSA/LSW, is the support group program manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area Chapter. Full Story
Dementia is not one disease, but a term that refers to different disorders that affect the brain and impair a person’s memory, thinking, behavior, or emotions enough to interfere with…
Every post on AlzConnected, a message board for individuals caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia, is heartfelt and authentic. Full Story
DALLAS – April 11, 2024 – Caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is challenging. In addition to the financial and physical demands, many caregivers are unprepared for the stress…
Looking back, Tammy Maida, 67, said things started to change in her late 50s. At first, she would lose track of her belongings: her keys multiple times a day, a…
A five-minute cognitive assessment coupled with a decision tree embedded in electronic medical records, known as 5-Cog, improved dementia diagnosis and care, based on a clinical trial funded by the…