Dementia Research Archives

Alzheimer’s is the number #6th killer in America

Betsy, Lisa, and Lillian also discussed the importance of prearrangements, living wills, honoring our loved one’s wishes, and Power of Attorney for Medical and Financial affairs. This information is extremely important to know. No one will to you in behave of your loved…

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Alzheimers BLOG Caregivers Dementia Dementia Research Mental Health

Caregiver preparedness will be critical

Lisa will provide you with a list of many of the most challenging behaviors that caregivers have identified in their role and explain why understanding and recognizing these behaviors is the first step to help alleviate the caregiving burden.

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Ageing Alzheimers BLOG Dementia Dementia Research Elderly Care Expert Advice

What has triggered your loved ones’ behavior

Probably the most difficult challenge for family members and caregivers to overcome is the ability to understand what people who are living with dementia are trying to tell them, especially when they can no longer articulate their wants and needs the way they…

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Advocate Alzheimers BLOG Caregivers Celebrity Dementia Dementia Research

The Hanna Family want to tell Jack’s Story

This is the first time the Hanna family has spoken publicly about their struggle with a disease that afflicts so many people today. The Hanna Family want to tell Jack’s story so others will know that they are not alone in the overwhelming…

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Alzheimers BLOG Dementia Research Medicare Medication

Ways to deal with dementia behaviors

In her What’s News segment, Lisa shares some exciting news and an update on the drug Iecanemab for use as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.