Humans are social beings — and clinical research shows they need a healthy social life to function. Social isolation and loneliness have been found…
Music can be transformative, particularly for those living with Alzheimer’s. For starters, studies show it can improve memory and mood for those with dementia….
When people log in to join a Jewish Family & Children’s Service memory cafe online, they might hear from an Afro-Latin music expert about…
Neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience experts Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian and Christelle Langley at University of Cambridge and Chun Shen and Jianfeng Feng at Fudan University…
Moving into a care home is often a major transition in people’s lives, but new research shows that men tend to have a harder…
Spending time with a friend or a loved one who simply listens about our day’s ups and downs can go a long way in…
As the COVID-19 lockdown has laid bare the effects of social isolation, initiatives offering companionship for older adults have provided a critical source of…
While isolation and loneliness have become a massive public health concern on their own over the past 14 months, new research brings a little…
The holidays are going to look a little different this year. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to surge across the country, many families are…
Caring for someone who is living with dementia during a pandemic can feel like wandering into uncharted territory without a flashlight. Many are feeling…
Tablets aren’t new in the scope of dementia care; long-distance caregivers may use them to help establish communication channels with loved ones in assisted…
Being Patient spoke with neurologist Dr. Steven Sabat about how quarantine life can lead to increased feelings of depression and anxiety for both caregivers…
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…
Many people living with dementia say that connecting with an Alzheimer’s support group sooner would have made their diagnosis more manageable and bearable. After…
For the past 20 years, Jack York, the founder of It’s Never 2 Late (iN2L) has worked to develop and incorporate technology into long-term…