With diseases like Alzheimer’s affecting women more frequently, more men are providing care in the home. According to two studies by the Alzheimer’s Association and…
More Men Providing Care for Older Family Members
July 9, 2014
Category: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
Making Visits Valuable
June 26, 2014
Nationally acclaimed Alzheimer’s and dementia care specialist Teepa Snow offers her expertise in a 6-part series on how to better interact with loved ones with…
Secret to Success for Aging at Home with Dementia
April 15, 2014
Most older adults wish to age in place at home, where they feel most comfortable. However, many older adults with dementia have other health and…
Care & Conquer Conference 2013
October 8, 2013
Care & Conquer Conference 2013 This is the region’s premier conference for caregivers and individuals with early-state dementia. The conference features internationally-renowned dementia experts and…
We Have Proof: Home-Based Care Makes People with Dementia Better
September 17, 2013
Routine and familiarity have long been proven to help people with dementia feel safe and calm, which is why many families prefer to keep their…
Promising Research Shows Reversal of Alzheimer’s Symptoms in Mice
March 8, 2013
The road to an Alzheimer’s cure often seems like a never-ending one. But could a recent study point to a potential cure for the disease?…
Puzzling vs. Exercise: Which Creates the Bigger Brain?
February 25, 2013
Mental stimulation is important in helping keep the brain sharp, but a recent study shows that there might be another element that’s even more important…
Nurturing Creativity in Seniors with Dementia
February 7, 2013
Dementia may take away an individual’s memory, but it doesn’t steal his or her creativity. The National Center for Creative Aging in Washington, D.C. is…
Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease: Video Series
January 28, 2013
As a part of the Alzheimer’s Project, HBO’s website features 15 supplemental films that take a deeper look into the scientific and medical advances being…
‘How I Am Preparing to Get Alzheimer’s’
January 14, 2013
In this inspiring TED Talk video, global development expert Alanna Shaikh explains how, after her father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, she’s preparing to face the disease herself…