How Do We Help the Helpers? New Tactics for Supporting Caregivers
For today, there are no doctor’s visits. No long afternoons with nothing to do. No struggles over bathing — or not. At the National…
For today, there are no doctor’s visits. No long afternoons with nothing to do. No struggles over bathing — or not. At the National…
While taking a tumble might sound harmless enough, falls are a common threat to adults over 65—about one-third experience a fall over the course…
As Alzheimer’s diagnoses rise and treatments in clinical trials continue to stall, the cost of the disease is going up—to the tune of $277…
Dementia has no cure, and no effective treatment, which makes for a bleak outlook when receiving a diagnosis. While it’s a devastating disease for…
Clinicians personally impacted by Alzheimer’s share their insights on ways to best support caregivers. Reisa Sperling, MD, swore that she would find a cure…
When Lisette Carbajal was a freshman at University of Virginia, she was just a few months into her semester when she found out her…
November 24, 2017 Living with dementia can be a lonely experience—not just for the patient, but for the caregiver, too. To help you through…
A Washington state agency has created guidelines for dementia patients who don’t want to be spoon-fed at the end of life. Here’s why. People…
October 27, 2017 Placing a loved one in a care home is a difficult decision under any circumstance, but dementia often leaves family members…
October 26, 2o17 Unless you’ve been a caregiver for someone with dementia, it’s hard to comprehend the toll it can take. Alzheimer’s caregivers often…
Dr. David Satcher reflects on the current state of Alzheimer’s research, and his vision of the way forward. As a former U.S. Surgeon General,…