Tips for caregivers, families of people with dementia
Dear Cari: My mom is hard of hearing, so she turns up the TV’s volume. It’s so loud it annoys everyone. She won’t consider hearing aids, as she says they…
Dear Cari: My mom is hard of hearing, so she turns up the TV’s volume. It’s so loud it annoys everyone. She won’t consider hearing aids, as she says they…
Dementia prevention may need to start much earlier than previously believed. New research suggests that risk factors linked to cognitive decline can emerge as early as a person's 40s, while…
“Why pursue an Alzheimer’s diagnosis if there’s nothing effective to treat it?” This common refrain is no longer true. Full Story
Today, Caroline Nickel has such a sharp mind at 82 years old that she still does long-term substitute teaching in Monroe County schools. Full Story
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As Independence Day approaches, families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia face unique challenges. The typical fireworks and lively gatherings that mark the…
Dementia comes with a to-do list. When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, caregivers are not only hit with fear and anxiety, but they are also saddled with the…
July 4th celebrations can be overwhelming for people living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has issued a list of tips on how families and caregivers…
(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold, find out what families should do after a dementia diagnosis and the first steps in building a care plan. Full Story
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and just because the month is coming to a close doesn’t mean we shouldn’t still talk about this important topic. Full…
July 4 festivities can present difficulties for individuals living with dementia-related illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), encourages caregivers to follow the S.A.F.E. steps to…