There's no cure, yet, for Alzheimer's disease. But dozens of programs developed in the past 20 years can improve the lives of both people living with dementia and their caregivers. Unlike support ...
There are many options that caregivers can explore for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Options include facility care, in-home care, and daily care. Supportive services are also available. Share on ...
Zahydie Burgos's parents moved into the home she shares with her husband after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at ...
For the millions of Americans touched by Alzheimer’s disease, 2025 brought major advances in understanding of brain health ...
Nursing home workers should be trained to provide specific care for dementia patients, whose presence in nursing homes is growing, according to new research. The study, published in Health Affairs on ...
Short-term care provides temporary relief for immediate needs, while long-term care offers ongoing, comprehensive support for daily living. Here’s how to find both. When a loved one has Alzheimer’s ...
Major Alzheimer’s breakthroughs in 2025 include new FDA-approved blood tests, at-home treatments, and lifestyle research showing cognitive benefits for older adults.
The holidays are a special time for many families to come together, but for loved ones who have dementia it can be an ...
The number of adults with dementia is growing — and so is the number of family members who step in to help. A St. Louis-based nonprofit is trying to meet their needs. John Ludwig knew he needed ...
With approximately one in eight elderly Long Islanders diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, treatments for this progressively debilitating disease are essential. And as the population ages, yet even ...
Experts predict by 2030 older people will actually outnumber children for the first time in American history. Many of these individuals will need support but that could be a problem if the shortages ...