How to Change Your Home to Better Manage Alzheimer’s
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Lydia Chan
| April 17th, 2019
Any person who looks after an ailing loved one is likely under a great deal of stress, but surveys indicate that Alzheimer’s caretakers experience…
The Most Common Questions a Dementia Hotline Receives
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Esther Kentish
| April 12th, 2019
People living with dementia and their caregivers often feel as if they have nowhere to turn after a diagnosis. Many caregivers need help navigating…
Brain Scans Prevent Alzheimer’s Misdiagnosis and Lead to Better Treatment—But They’re Not Covered By Medicare
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Emily Woodruff
| April 2nd, 2019
An under-utilized tool could help correctly diagnose and manage dementia, leading to better care, according to a new study. The study, published in the…
You Asked, We Got the Answers: Disruptive Alzheimer’s Behavior, Confusing Diagnoses, Supplements and Clinical Trials
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Christine Barba
| March 28th, 2019
After an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, many caregivers and patients feel as if they are sent away with a pamphlet, pills and little concrete advice on…
Stepping Into Dementia’s Reality: Real-Life Advice From Teepa Snow
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Ayana Sadler
| March 22nd, 2019
Leading caregiving expert Teepa Snow has studied how brain function changes after a dementia diagnosis and how understanding these changes can improve the ways…
What Are the 7 Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease?
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Ayana Sadler
| March 8th, 2019
Receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis often leaves caregivers and patients feeling confused. While the rate at which the disease progresses varies, it typically moves slowly…
‘I Thought My Family Would Be Better off Without Me’: Navigating Depression After an Early-Onset Diagnosis
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Ayana Sadler
| February 15th, 2019
When Peter Berry was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 50, his first thoughts were that he was a burden to his family…
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