Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Cognitive stimulation activities for Alzheimer’s help maintain existing cognitive and physical abilities and bring joy and encourage social connection

Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Tips for Fun and Engaging Activities for Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Sponsored by Gleam in Your Eye Regularly participating in stimulating activities can help maintain existing cognitive and physical abilities. These...

In this excerpt from his book “Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness,” Richard Lui shares his family’s experience caring for his father with Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's & Dementia

“Enough About Me” by Richard Lui, MSNBC Anchor and Alzheimer’s Caregiver

When his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the award-winning MSNBC Anchor Richard Lui decided to set aside his growing...

9 powerful lessons to support you on your senior care journey

Alzheimer's & Dementia

9 Personal Lessons From My Caregiving Journey

Michelle Porjes, Ed.S. shares the 9 lessons she learned during her 10-year journey caring for her mother, who lived with...

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...

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