When LaShelia Patterson was in high school, her grandmother was diagnosed with dementia. Her mother and her mother’s siblings took turns caring for her, but Patterson said her mother soon…
Organized by ADI with PAHO and regional Alzheimer’s associations, the international campaign aims to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding dementia. Full Story
On September 4, the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) launched the #TimeToActOnDementia campaign, a joint initiative to raise awareness about dementia and address the stigma…
The 30-year-old actress sat down with Today on Wednesday (September 18), revealing that her famous father's condition is currently stable despite the painful, hard days. Full Story
When Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at the age of 67, it added to the growing awareness that dementia isn’t just one disease. There are hundreds of different…
Every year on September 21, we commemorate World Alzheimer's Day to battle the stigma associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, encourage understanding, and increase public awareness of these disorders. Full…
Today marks World Alzheimer's Day, a significant date dedicated to raising awareness and offering support for individuals and families coping with the disease. Alzheimer's is a prevalent type of dementia…
In retrospect, Mary Lou Falcone now recognizes warning signs of the devastating dementia her husband would later develop. Her concern began in 2016, when her husband, artist Nicky Zann, struggled…
Dementia can be a devastating diagnosis for both the individual affected and their loved ones due to its relentless deterioration. Full Story
Santo Domingo – The Ministry of Public Health yesterday highlighted the challenge posed to health systems by dementias caused by various diseases and brain injuries, with Alzheimer’s disease being the…