The Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Initiative has launched a new program titled Meaningful Chapters with Megan that ...
EHR-driven identification and outreach target older adults at high risk for cognitive impairment, addressing evidence that most mild cognitive impairment remains undetected in primary care. Community ...
Dementia often leads to feelings of confusion and frustration for those who experience it. But one training method is showing ...
The holiday season can be a stressful time for everyone — but particularly for those living with dementia, as well as their caregivers and loved ones. Statistics show that an estimated 6.7 million ...
"Dementia" is a broad term for cognitive disorders affecting memory, reasoning, and behavior. As dementia progresses, it can become increasingly difficult for patients to carry out everyday tasks ...
People living with dementia and their caregivers in socio-economically disadvantaged areas experience significant barriers in ...
Have you ever wondered how an Alzheimer’s patient literally views the world and what they experience in the confusion? Now, ...
Otsuka has quantified the financial impact of caregivers, calculating that people in the U.S. who look after loved ones with dementia would earn $114,000 on average if paid for the daily care they ...
Caring for someone with dementia is complex and involves coordination across multiple aspects of care, including medical treatment, cognitive support and assistance with daily living. Those issues ...
Just a few weeks ago, caregiver and volunteer Linda Rode, along with Fountain Hills Councilmember Peggy McMahon, helped ...
Madison Hospital has earned recognition as Alabama's newest Dementia Friendly Hospital. The designation comes after hospital ...
The Alzheimer’s Association, Hawaii Chapter, in partnership with the county’s Agency on Elderly Affairs, is hosting the Ola Na Lima Malama: Hawaii Caregivers Conference on March 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.