Addressing vision troubles may help stave off dementia

August 28th, 2024

Getting help for vision troubles may help stave off dementia, according to a report from the Lancet Commission on dementia. Since 2020, the group of researchers, led by Gill Livingston, a Professor of Psychiatry of older people at the University College of London, has been tracking a dozen dementia risk factors that can be addressed […]

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U.S. Senate Votes Unanimously to Renew Alzheimer’s & Dementia Research Bills

August 5th, 2024

There was some relief for Americans affected by Alzheimer’s disease in July when the U.S. Senate unanimously voted to renew two bills focused on research. The National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) Reauthorization and the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act (AAIA) now go to the House of Representatives for a vote in September. National Alzheimer’s Project […]

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What Do I Do if My Loved One is in Denial of Their Cognitive Decline?

May 8th, 2023

A very common theme in providing care for older adults, particularly those who are experiencing cognitive decline, is denial and refusal of care. This can manifest in many ways, from total lack of awareness, to “it’s not that bad yet,” to outright refusal to accept their condition. […]

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Learning about different types of dementia

March 31st, 2023

There are many different types of dementia. It’s important to understand which one your loved one has and how you can help them to manage it. Dementia is not one specific condition but is a general term used for loss of memory and other mental abilities that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. […]

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