Looking After Yourself While Caregiving: 3 Things You Need To Know
Psychologist Dale Atkins, co-author of "The Kindness Advantage," discusses dementia caregiving and finding time for oneself, building a network of support, and navigating the complex emotions of caregiving. Caregivers are often overburdened, balancing work and raising a family while caring… More
Navigating the Hallucinations and Delusions of Dementia
The hallucinations and delusions of dementia can take a significant toll not only for people with the symptoms, but also their family members. Dementia-related psychosis can lead to repeated hospitalizations, increased likelihood of nursing home placement and faster progression of… More
How Does Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Work? 3 Things You Need to Know
How Does Alzheimer's Diagnosis Work? Despite more than a century of research since Alzheimer’s disease was first described in 1906, diagnosing Alzheimer’s remains extremely challenging for physicians. Researchers are working to make diagnosis more accurate, easier, more accessible, more affordable,… More
What the 90+ Community Can Teach Us About Longevity and Dementia
While scientists are gaining a better understanding of the keys to healthy aging, they are also grappling with the complexities of dementia in all its different forms. Research in the lifestyles and brains of people aged 90 and older are… More
Repairing the Brain With Stem Cells? A Conversation With Prof. Jack Price
Groundbreaking research in stem cells has propelled scientists’ understanding of neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson's. Could stem cell therapies one day help cure Alzheimer's? Clinical trials of stem cell therapies are now underway to repair the damaged cells of people with… More