An Alzheimer’s treatment could be closer than you think
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. That may seem unnecessary since few of us are unaware of Alzheimer’s. Full Story
Catching Alzheimer’s early could change your life. Charleston caregiver tells why.
After deciding to close their business in Wyoming a few years ago to pursue retirement, Terry and Jan Canipe moved to Charleston to be closer to their grandchildren. Full Story
Alzheimer’s disease: Early signs and symptoms you may spot in yourself or a loved one
Alzheimer’s is a disease that heavily impacts memory function, typically in older people. Full Story
‘Most importantly, I would encourage people to have hope’: Living and traveling with Alzheimer’s
There are currently about 180,000 people in North Carolina living with the disease and about double that number for the amount of caretakers for those individuals. Full Story
Your Healthy Family: Questions to ask when hiring a Dementia caregiver
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. An in-home care agency says there are important questions you need to ask, before hiring a caregiver for your…
WHEN SHOULD DEMENTIA PATIENTS STOP DRIVING?
(SAVVY SENIOR) Most doctors agree that people with moderate to severe dementia should never get behind the wheel, but in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, driving performance should be the…
Six dementia signs that may become ‘more pronounced’ in the summer
With temperatures already reaching record highs and days growing longer, the summer season is undoubtedly behind the corner. Full Story
I thought dementia was just memory loss – I didn’t know Dad’s personality would change
He was diagnosed with vascular dementia after a stroke in the summer of 2020. I didn’t really know what this meant, until my mum called me for help a couple of…
Caregiver Corner: When visiting dementia patients, set expectations and plan ahead | COMMENTARY
My wife is in a memory care unit; when I visit her, she doesn’t always remember who I am although she seems happy to see me. Full Story
Dementia expert shares two ‘initial indicators’ a loved one could have the condition
Dementia expert Emma Hewat spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about the life-altering condition. Full Story