Sibling Guide to Caring for Aging Parents
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How can siblings avoid conflict while caring for aging parents? This Resource Guide can help.
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Momento Photo-Game Connects Families Living with Alzheimer’s
February 7, 2025
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Momento is a new AI-powered smartphone app, transforming everyday family pictures and social-media photos into powerful tools for cognitive health. Learn how it not only helps your loved one with Alzheimer’s, but also everyone else in the family, as well.
Kids Interview People With Dementia
June 24, 2024
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Many people are worried about ‘saying the wrong thing’ to someone living with dementia, yet a friendly face or listening ear can make the world of difference.
Every Day is Mother’s Day for Margaret’s Mom
May 2, 2024
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What does Mother’s Day mean when your mother has dementia? Margaret says that for her mother, it’s just “another way of being.”
Get Power of Attorney Before a Dementia Diagnosis
October 20, 2023
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As Mom can no longer speak and give consent, Saskia can’t get power of attorney or access her Mom’s medical records. See Saskia explain the importance of early diagnosis.
Telecare Boosts Quality of Life in Dementia
October 6, 2023
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Medicare will fund a UCSF initiative that has been replicated across the country for its success in reducing ER visits and caregiver depression.
Husband and Wife Talk Dementia Diagnosis
September 21, 2023
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Popular British news presenter Alistair Stewart first realized something was wrong when he could not tie his shoelaces, but his wife Sally was way ahead of him. Watch now.
A Happy Partner Leads to Less Dementia
August 21, 2023
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Researchers find optimistic people contribute to the health of their partners, staving off risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and cognitive decline as they grow old together.
Good News on the ‘Elderly’ Brain
July 16, 2023
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Did you know? Intellectual abilities are increased in the brain by an average 300% in most people ages 60-80.
Dad Doesn’t Remember Daughter, but Feels Love
March 12, 2023
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Scott doesn’t remember his daughter or his wife, but he does remember the love they share. Watch how his daughter Bailey handles the situation in this CBS News presentation.
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