KEEP YOUR MONEY SAFE – VIDEO & ARTICLE: We’ve all heard stories of crooks taking advantage of people with Alzheimer’s. See how to protect people with dementia from scammers.
Guardianship plays a critical role in dementia-care. Explore the legal implications and best practices. Ensure dignity and quality of life for your loved one with dementia.
Banks can be intimidating in a world with Alzheimer’s. Pin numbers and fraud protection, long lines and lots of numbers, may call for special attention. That’s why Lloyds Banking Group and The Alzheimer’s Society offer this landmark “Dementia-Friendly Financial Services” guide for banks and insurers. Download the guide and improve the everyday lives of people affected by dementia.
ABUSE VIDEO + ARTICLE: Over the past decade, nursing homes increasingly “dumped” residents on hospitals, refusing them permission to return. There were no consequences. In
PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA cannot easily protect themselves. Nursing homes have long dodged accountability for dementia patients by making new residents sign a “pre-dispute arbitration agreement“.
RESEARCH ARTICLE: Researchers find that participants who gave away more money scored significantly lower on cognitive tests known to be sensitive to Alzheimer’s disease than
MONEY & LAW VIDEO: ALZ-TALK presents eye-opening legal advice to help plan for dementia’s unexpected challenges. Watch this worthwhile primer. It may save you a
MONEY PROBLEMS are inevitable for people with Alzheimer’s handling their own finances. Learn how to spot them, what steps to take, and how to protect
FINANCES VIDEO: The Alzheimer’s Association is pushing for a $1000-per-year tax credit for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. Starting with Wisconsin, learn what they want to
NEWS VIDEO + ARTICLE: $2.34 billion in Alzheimer’s research funding for 2019 was signed into law by President Trump. The good news is that this
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This season is filled with family and friends, laughter and reminiscing. Learn ways to prevent dementia’s stress, frustration, and loneliness. Fill the holiday with joy.
A simple voice-based AI companion is offering gentle conversation and emotional support for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia — no apps, no screens, and no tech skills required.
A twice-daily pill called ALZ-801 brings new hope to high-genetic-risk Alzheimer’s. Early findings suggest meaningful slowing of decline, stronger safety, and brain structure protection.
It is one of the most beautiful Compensations of this life thatNo man can sincerely try to help anotherWithout helping himself.
What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?
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