Alzheimer’s disease remains the most common form of dementia. In the United States, there are currently an estimated 5.5 million Americans living with this disease, and if there are no disease modifying drugs developed, it may increase to 16 million by 2050.
Category: Alzheimer’s Care Articles
Aging Along With a little Help from my Friends
By Scott TenBroeck I think about the great lyrics of certain songs and how they speak differently to people. The… Read more »
Best Friends Approach to Caregiving
By Lisa Wilhelm, Heartland Village Leader, Elmroft, Little Avenue When you find yourself caring for a person with dementia one… Read more »
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Research Trials
Alzheimer Disease Research Trials to help future generations By M. Reza Bolouri, MD Alzheimer’s Memory Center Alzheimer’s disease is the… Read more »
Dementia Care Planning
Dementia Care Planning is a Family Affair by Dr. Macie Smith, CEO, Diversified Training Consultants Group Worldwide, more than 47… Read more »
When A Family has Alzheimer’s
by Joy Gerardi Edna, you have Alzheimer’s. I watched my Mom release a huge sigh. It was as if a weight was… Read more »
Recent Research Findings Prove Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia
Several recent studies reveal a clear link between hearing loss and dementia. Thankfully additional research has shown that diseases like Alzheimer’s…
Bearing Fruit
by The Rev. Julie Carter Schaaf, Interim Pastor, Nazareth Presbyterian Church, Moore, SC A tourist, tramping around in the… Read more »
Seniors and Sundowning
What it is and How to Cope with it by Teresa Nix, President/Co-Owner Comfort Keepers Sundowning is a symptom… Read more »
Dementia: Personal Thoughts and Reflections
by The Rev. Dr. Derald H. Edwards, Chaplain, The Heritage at Lowman With a mother who has early onset… Read more »
