The letter from “Caregiver Not Good Enough,” who is the sole caretaker for her partner with dementia and other serious health problems, really resonated with me, not because I’m in…
“There are only four kinds of people in this world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — This week is Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Education Week. It’s hard to watch a loved one battle any type of disease or sickness, but it’s a…
In the United States, an estimated 10% of adults ages 65 and over have dementia. Full Story
Isle of Man carers have been invited to share their experiences in an effort to improve dementia services, Manx Care has said. Full Story
Dementia, a term that encapsulates a variety of symptoms including memory loss, language difficulties, altered behaviour, and problem-solving issues, poses significant challenges not only to those diagnosed but also to…
Now, there is a bill of rights for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. It was drafted by the patient-founded nonprofit organization Voices of Alzheimer’s. Full Story
Federal approval of Eli Lilly and Company’s latest drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease appears to be on pause after regulators called for a committee to further evaluate its safety and…
Years ago, I listened to an interview with a woman whose mother had dementia. It broke her heart that her mom no longer recognized her. Full Story
Cognitive decline in Alzheimer's and other dementias may be delayed for some at-risk older adults, recent clinical trials have suggested. Full Story