There are approximately 16 million unpaid caregivers caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in the United States. With the incidence of dementia expected to double over the coming decades, the number of dementia caregivers will also increase. Learn more about the caregiving burden in the U.S. and how the disease places a significant financial, […]
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No one can be fully prepared for the challenges of Alzheimer’s caregiving, but there are ways that we can better prepare caregivers for the demands the disease brings. That’s why one organization is encouraging caregivers to participate in “Caregiver Education Days.” Learn more about how Caregiver Education Days can help caregivers prepare for the challenges […]
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Caring for a parent or senior loved one with dementia involves many skills, such as providing daily caregiving tasks, household management and participating in decision-making. With so much to do and so little time, establishing a daily care plan can help caregivers spend more meaningful time on productive activities with loved ones with dementia. Learn […]
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Last Updated: January 9, 2019 While time has not brought a cure for dementia, it has brought new technological innovations which can ease the caregiving burden and help keep those diagnosed more comfortable and safe. Learn more about these innovations for dementia and how they can help your parents and senior loved ones. 10 Technological […]
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Last Updated: January 2, 2019 Japan is well-known for its community-centric culture, but many people are unaware of how the country’s culture extends to the dementia epidemic. Japan is confronting the disease through training programs, equipping its citizens to know how to identify signs of dementia and prevent wandering. Learn more about how Japan is launching training sessions […]
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The dementia epidemic is global and even countries like Japan, with high life-expectancy rates, are facing a caregiving and healthcare crisis as they deal with the impact of the disease. Learn about Japan’s dementia communities and how their response to their own epidemic can help other countries create more encouraging and empowering spaces for people living […]
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Last Updated: December 24, 2018 The holidays are full of family, fun and tradition, but for some caregivers and people living with dementia, this season can also be incredibly stressful. The holidays bring added obligations like an increased demand on finances, visits from extended family and other stressors which can make the season overwhelming for all. […]
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A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease is taking a look at the impact that osteoporosis has on the risk of dementia. Learn more about the 54 million Americans that have been diagnosed with the condition and how it is associated with a 1.2-fold increase in the risk of the disease. Conditions That Increase the Risk […]
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As the number of people diagnosed with dementia rises, so too does the need for family caregivers. Caregiving for a parent or senior loved one with dementia is perhaps one of the most challenging roles a person can embark on, which is why these dementia caregivers need as many resources and as much support as […]
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Watching your loved ones with dementia handle the symptoms of the disease is difficult no matter your age, but it can be especially confusing for children that don’t understand what’s happening. Nonetheless, you want your kids to have as much chance as possible to know the person you love while they’re still with you. Read on […]
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