Mary Ellen’s father, Hal, suffers from dementia and his health is declining rapidly. Her husband travels often and her mother recently had knee replacement surgery and has trouble getting around. Every night after work, she drops … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: Singing Awakens Memories – A Local Study
November 14, 2014 by
Q. I read your recent newsletter that described presentations at the Dementia Consortium and the one about music and dementia really piqued my interest. My father has moderate dementia, and we are looking for ways to get through … [Read more...]
Print This PageNews from the Dementia Consortium
November 12, 2014 by
Yesterday, one of our staff members attended the Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium in Alexandria, VA. At the conference, leading experts on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias offered insights and shared best … [Read more...]
Print This PageHalloween Can Be Scary for those with Dementia
October 31, 2014 by
Q. My mother-in-law has dementia and lives at home with a caregiver to assist her with activities of daily living. Before she was diagnosed, she loved Halloween, especially all the decorations, seeing the grandchildren dressed up … [Read more...]
Print This PageAlzheimer’s: Preserving Family Memories
October 22, 2014 by
Every year, Carol Magro would prepare a delicious Italian feast for the holidays. Five years ago, her daughter Barbara noticed that her mother was getting tired, confused, and didn't remember the ingredients for some of the dishes … [Read more...]
Print This PageCaring for a Difficult Parent
October 16, 2014 by
Q. Throughout my life, my mother has always been a difficult person. She complains about everything and is hyper-critical, overbearing and, as you can imagine, hard to get along with. She always compares me to my older sister, who … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew PBS Documentary — “The Genius of Marian” — Explores How Alzheimer’s Runs in Families
September 9, 2014 by
Pam White and her son, Banker, by Marian Williams Steele.Many people fear that Alzheimer's disease in the family may be passed on to children and grandchildren. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, research has shown that … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Alzheimer’s in Your Future?
July 23, 2014 by
An estimated 44 million people live with Alzheimer's disease worldwide, and the global economic costs total $604 billion, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International. It is estimated that by 2050, the number of people living … [Read more...]
Print This PageAlzheimer’s Planning: “More Dignity, Better Quality of Life”
April 27, 2011 by
5.3 million Patients and 10 million Caregivers fight on the front-lines in the battle against Alzheimer’s each day. The heartbreaking illness affects both men and women (though women have a slightly higher risk for developing … [Read more...]
Print This PagePotentially Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s Study: Liver, Not Brain Source of Plaque?
March 14, 2011 by
Alzheimer's disease has perplexed scientists and researchers for years due to its complex and debilitatitng nature. Not only is it difficult to diagnose, but symptoms of the disease are similar of many other forms of dementia. A … [Read more...]
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