“All Through the Night” is a short film starring actor Tim Daly as a father living with Alzheimer’s and Luke Slattery playing his son. Writer/director Graham Marvin, 35, wrote this film about his relationship with his own father, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Would a Graduation Gift to my Son Affect my Mother’s Medicaid Eligibility?
June 28, 2024 by
Dear Raider,My son recently graduated from high school. My mother wants to give him a monetary gift of $1,000. She is in the early stages of dementia and may need nursing home care in the not-so-distant future. Would giving … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Are the 15 Factors Linked to a Higher Risk of Young-Onset Dementia?
February 27, 2024 by
If you're in your 70s or 80s, and you've noticed that you're experiencing some forgetfulness, it may be reasonable to be concerned about memory loss that may or may not be dementia. But what if you're in your 60s, 50s, 40s, or 30s … [Read more...]
Print This PageCognitive Testing Doesn’t Have to Cost Thousands — AARP Offers Free New Option
February 13, 2024 by
Many don’t realize that the brain is continuously changing and developing across our life span. This doesn’t just happen when we’re young. Some cognitive functions become weaker with age, while others actually … [Read more...]
Print This PageCoping with the “Transfer Trauma” of Moving a Loved One
January 23, 2024 by
Rachel, a caregiver for her mother who is in the early to mid-stages of dementia, is on the emotional roller coaster of moving her mom to an assisted living facility. It’s taking quite a toll on her and her mother, because … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Can I Maintain and Improve My Cognitive Function in 2024?
January 4, 2024 by
Dear Raider, One of the things that I want to do in 2024 is to take actions to stave off dementia and improve my cognitive functioning, as much as I possibly can. What are some things I can do to make this New Year’s … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Dementia Patients Relearn Day-to-Day Tasks?
December 28, 2023 by
Those with dementia still have the ability to learn new things and relearn tasks they once knew how to perform. This is the conclusion of a doctoral thesis by Swedish scientist Elias Ingebrand, who hopes to debunk the general … [Read more...]
Print This PageMental Health of Caregivers Is Subject of Powerful Documentary
December 12, 2023 by
Richard Lui, a journalist and news anchor for MSNBC and NBC News, sat down with Chip Carter recently to talk about his relationship with his late mother, former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Chip talked about his parents and their … [Read more...]
Print This PageSandra Day O’Connor Was a “Legal Pioneer for Bringing Awareness to Alzheimer’s”
December 5, 2023 by
Sandra Day O’Connor, who was appointed as the nation's first female Supreme Court justice in 1981, died in Phoenix, Arizona last Friday at the age of 93. She died from a respiratory illness, with complications from Alzheimer’s, … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Behavioral Challenges Can You Expect from a Loved One with Dementia?
November 14, 2023 by
Dementia poses many challenges for people struggling with it, for caregivers, and for others who are close to them. It can be especially hard to witness and cope with common behaviors that often arise from certain forms of … [Read more...]
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