Dementia’s most-known symptoms are memory loss and confusion. If an older adult starts placing their house keys in a strange place or getting lost on their way home from church,…
At the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, the Lancet Commission unveiled two new modifiable risk factors for dementia: high cholesterol and vision loss. Full Story
At the end of this year, we understand different risk factors for dementia and potential treatments more deeply than ever before. Full Story
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Alzheimer’s Association is reminding those that winter weather conditions can be potentially dangerous and even life-threatening for more than 459,300 people living with Alzheimer’s and other…
Many parts of the U.K. are facing a dramatic drop in temperature throughout the coming week with the Met Office issuing an amber cold weather alert lasting until 8 January.…
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Jan. 6, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- Homewatch CareGiversannounced today the official launch of its Certified Dementia Care Specialist Training. Full Story
A pair of worn leather ice skates. A decades-old dog-eared Beano, its spine frayed and torn. Milk bottles, an abacus, a school handbell. Full Story
When Elizabeth Edgerly’s mother was living with memory loss, Edgerly had to help her with daily care activities like getting dressed. At times, her mother became frustrated and couldn’t communicate…
Caregivers are family members or friends who provide unpaid, community-based care to older adults and people with chronic health conditions or disabilities. Full Story
A synthetic form of the active ingredient in cannabis helps reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's, new research shows. Full Story