Tests
Tests for Alzheimer's/ Dementia: strengths and weaknesses of each test and the effect it has on diagnosis. Cognitive and functional assessments, global assessments, and self-administered tests all play a role in detecting Alzheimer's.
Behavior Modification
Navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia can be overwhelming. Learn how to better understand the type of dementia, anticipate behaviors, and improve communication skills to make caregiving less stressful and more satisfying.
Aging In Place
Are you struggling to care for your elderly family member while juggling work and your own family responsibilities? Many states offer financial support for family caregivers to help ease the burden.
Healthy Aging
Retirement living communities are evolving to meet the changing needs of seniors, including the right to have a drink. Learn about the trend of legislation addressing liquor licenses in retirement communities and the reasons behind it.
Lewy Body
Learn about Lewy Body Disease (LBD), a type of dementia that affects 1.4 million people in the U.S. each year. Discover the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for LBD, which is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease.
Aging In Place
Discover the concerns and statistics surrounding medication management for senior caregivers, and the importance of providing proper education and resources to support this vital role.
Caring for the caregiver
Caregiver statistics show that sleep deprivation is rampant among caregivers. Learn about the negative effects and good news on the horizon for those who are exhausted at the end of the day. A new study shows that a 30-minute nap can decrease stress and improve the immune system.
Ask the Experts
One caregiver's story of dealing with a loved one with dementia who wants to eat constantly.
Faith In Caregiving
Caregiving can be challenging, but with faith and wisdom from Proverbs 19:11, we can learn to be patient and kind. Tips and Bible reflection to reflect Jesus' love while caregiving from Veronica Badowski.
video
Dealing with a narcissistic parent can be challenging, but it is possible to provide care while also taking care of yourself. Learn how to communicate effectively, set emotional boundaries, and practice mindful caring in this informative article.
Types of Dementia
Learn about the seven stages of dementia, as outlined by Dr. Barry Reisberg, Director of the Clinical Core of the U.S. National Institute on Aging and Professor of Psychiatry at New York University.
Behavior Modification
Dealing with sundowner's syndrome in a loved one with dementia can be exhausting for family caregivers. Learn about the causes and symptoms of sundowner's and tips for managing it through medication, environmental and behavioral approaches.