The New York Times reported today that new guidelines will allow for earlier definition of Alzheimer’s disease. Research is increasingly indicating that changes occur in the brain well before it progresses to full blown dementia. The new guidelines divide Alzheimer’s...
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Financial Exploitation
In this plugged-in world we live in, we are constantly reminded of the perils of identity theft and financial exploitation. But what we often forget is that you don’t have to be on-line and plugged in to become a victim. Many older adults are at risk to be victims of...
How You Can Help Shape Alzheimer’s Policy
If you’re like me, most of the time you think there’s little you can do to help change things. But if you know someone with Alzheimer’s, now is your chance to have a voice in shaping future policy. The Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring a Town Hall Meeting on...
Alzheimer’s Association Town Hall Meeting
I wanted to report on a few things that I heard at last night’s town hall meeting. This meeting provided an opportunity for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease to make statements that will influence the National Alzheimer’s Project Act, or NAPA. This act was signed...
Dementia And Holiday Celebrations
Is your family struggling to celebrate the holidays with a loved one who has dementia? The change in routine, hustle and bustle, and added noise of parties and family get-togethers can spell disastrous results for the dementia patient. How have you modified your...
Things To Do Now To Lessen Risk Of Dementia
Worried about your risk of dementia? While there are some risk factors that are out of our control, there are some activities you can do to lessen your risk for some types of dementia. This article on Yahoo!, “3 Things to Do Now to Lower Your Risk of Dementia...
