PTSD May Double Dementia Risk
By
Alexandra Marvar
| October 20th, 2020
A new study found that PTSD increases dementia risk by 61 percent — findings that are especially pertinent for soldiers and veterans, and new…
Three Tech Gadgets to Help Family Members With Dementia Feel Less Alone
By
Athena Hellmann
| October 2nd, 2020
Caring for someone who is living with dementia during a pandemic can feel like wandering into uncharted territory without a flashlight. Many are feeling…
Pandemic Stress and Apathy: Tips for Dementia Caregivers
By
Susanna Granieri
| August 10th, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people out of their daily routines and into isolation, bringing apathy, frustration and loneliness. These tips can help families…
5 Reasons The Pandemic Caused a Surge in Alzheimer’s Deaths
By
Alexandra Marvar
| July 14th, 2020
The National Center for Health Statistics attributes 266,000 deaths per year to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Upwards of 120,000 of those per…
Music & Memory: How a Playlist of Oldies Can Make Stressful Times Easier
By
Susanna Granieri
| June 17th, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, residents in home care and long-term care facilities alike are experiencing immense feelings of isolation and loneliness. Isolation and loneliness…
The Enduring Brain Health Benefits of Exercise
By
Nicholas Chan
| June 15th, 2020
More than 5.5 million people in the United States live with Alzheimer’s — one in every ten people over the age of 65. Knowing…
Dementia Caregivers, Coronavirus, and Turning a Burden Into a Journey of Personal Growth
By
Nicholas Chan
| May 13th, 2020
“You realize that it’s not the journey that you chose, but it’s the journey that you got. How are you going to make the…
Phil’s Journal: ‘Caring Places,’ or, a Meditation on the Future of Long-Term Care Facilities
By
Phil Gutis
| May 8th, 2020
Last September, long before COVID-19, quarantines and national lockdowns, I visited a memory care facility in Princeton, New Jersey. A friend worked there and…
Robotic Pets Keep Older Adults Company During COVID Lockdown
By
Nicholas Chan
| April 29th, 2020
This week, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs is delivering more than 350 of the Ageless Innovation’s robotic pets to Florida’s socially isolated older…
Reframing the Crisis with Dr. Steven Sabat: How Caregivers Can Manage Mental Health During COVID-19
By
Tanner Jensen
| April 9th, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to spread and many people make plans to protect themselves and their loved ones, it’s also important to consider mental health…
7 Ways to Cope With the Coronavirus Pandemic as a Caregiver
By
Trish Laub
| March 24th, 2020
Trish Laub was a caregiver to her father with Alzheimer’s and author of The Comfort in their Journey book series. Here, shares guidance on…
Looking Beyond Drugs to Treat Aggression in Dementia Patients
By
Lecia Bushak
| October 17th, 2019
While forgetfulness and cognitive decline are the main defining symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer’s, the conditions are also often riddled with behavioral issues and…
Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Detectable In Blood Samples
By
Phil Gutis
| October 16th, 2019
Could our blood show signs of Alzheimer’s before the disease is properly diagnosed? One new study aimed to find out whether epigenetic changes, or…
How Community Environments Offer Better Quality of Life for Aging Adults
By
Lydia Chan
| September 24th, 2019
Growing older in a traditionally-styled home environment can be challenging as age takes its toll. Seniors sometimes face physical risks due to the structure…
Angela Hogarth
By
Alexandra Marvar
| September 18th, 2019
September 18th, 2019 I don’t remember the year, only the date. It was August 5th, and that was the day my husband, Derek, was…