When a loved one has dementia, life takes on various new challenges. One of those is keeping your loved one safe. It’s common for people …
Read moreThese GPS shoe insoles can help you keep track of a loved one with dementia
Alzheimer’s has been called “medicine’s white whale,” an incurable neurodegenerative disease that worsens over time, essentially wiping away an afflicted person’s memories and ability to …
Read moreWomen: You May Be Able To Reduce Your Risk Of Alzheimer’s By Eating Estrogen-Rich Food
Nearly 10 years ago, devoted wife and mother Mary Jane Gacono was diagnosed with dementia. Over the past decade, her husband, Carl, has been her …
Poor sleep and the risk of dementia go hand in hand, but no one knew which came first. In what researchers say is the first …
Read moreDaytime drowsiness increases risk of Alzheimer’s in elderly, study says
At nursing homes and senior care facilities throughout the nation, doll therapy is becoming increasingly popular. The alternative therapy is being used to ease symptoms …
Read moreMore nursing homes are considering doll therapy for their residents
Thousands of people are sharing their experiences caring for loved ones with dementia, inspired by a simple crafting picture. It started when a Reddit user …
Read moreFollowing the sad progression of Alzheimer’s through one woman’s crochet
When a loved one suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, it can be devastating for everyone involved. Especially when that loved one doesn’t recognize their closest family …
Read moreMom with Alzheimer’s recognizes daughter for the first time in a long time
If you have ever worked a “find the one that’s different” puzzle in a brainteaser book, the latest potential test for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) risk …
Read moreHow A Simple Alzheimer’s Test Can Determine Your Risk
Without a doubt, Alzheimer’s disease is one of the cruelest diseases known to man. And now, researchers say they were able to spot Alzheimer’s in …