Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Alzheimer’s cure

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Alzheimer’s Cure: Unproven Treatments Harm Senior Health

Alzheimer’s cure claims are ripping off vulnerable families Advertisements for an Alzheimer’s cure are everywhere, especially on the internet. These...

Help advance Alzheimer’s research by participating in the no-cost, confidential Alzheimer Prevention Trials (APT) Webstudy led by top scientists

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Take Charge of Your Brain Health With an Online Memory Study

Join Alzheimer’s research to help scientists More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a devastating disease that not...

antipsychotic medications for dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Things to Try Before Using Antipsychotics for Dementia Behaviors

Medication can’t always solve difficult dementia behaviors When someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia has challenging behaviors like aggression, anxiety, or...

Sometimes people with Alzheimer’s don’t know they have it - it’s a condition called anosognosia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Do People With Alzheimer’s Know They Have It?

Do people with Alzheimer’s Know They Have It? Many family caregivers want to know – “Do people with Alzheimer’s know...

Sometimes dementia patients aren’t aware of their condition - it’s called anosognosia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Are Dementia Patients Aware of Their Condition?

Families often ask, “Are dementia patients aware of their condition?” In some cases, the short answer is no, they’re not aware...

FDA-approved medications for Alzheimer’s treatment help reduce cognitive & behavioral symptoms

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

6 FDA-Approved Medications for Alzheimer’s Treatment

Note: This article hasn't yet been updated to include the recently FDA-approved medications Aduhelm (aducanumab) and Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb). Alzheimer’s medication...

How to comfort and calm seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia in nursing homes during Covid-19 when visits aren’t allowed

Alzheimer's & Dementia / COVID-19

6 Ways to Comfort Someone With Dementia in a Nursing Home During Covid-19

Comfort someone with dementia when visits aren’t allowed To slow the spread of Covid-19 among seniors, many nursing homes and...

Humor helps caregivers cope with the tough emotions that come with Alzheimer’s or dementia care

Alzheimer's & Dementia

These Funny Dementia Stories Had Us Laughing Out Loud

When caring for someone with dementia, finding moments of laughter can be as precious as it is unexpected. While the...

how do you calm down someone with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How Do You Calm Down Someone with Dementia? 4 Expert Tips

Use special techniques to calm difficult situations When someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is distressed or upset, the first thing...

Helping people with Alzheimer’s or dementia use social media safely

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Supporting People with Dementia in Safe Social Media Use

Social media gives people more opportunities to connect and socialize, something that’s especially important for preventing senior isolation. But there...

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