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
“Alive Inside” is a fascinating movie on music bridging past and present in dementia. Katie Couric talks with the personalities behind this breakthrough film.
In a new deal with Alloy Therapeutics, Biogen—the makers of Leqembi—is investing in RNA technology that could point toward what comes next in Alzheimer’s care.
DIET VIDEO: The Nigerian Paradox wonders: Why are Alzheimer’s rates low in Nigeria, despite dangerous “Alzheimer’s gene” rates? Does Nigeria’s diet hold the key?
Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!
It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.
TEEPA CARE VIDEO: Learn about Alzheimer’s 6 stages. Teepa Snow shows what to expect, while keeping the focus on the person for whom you care.
Melvyn Amrine may not have remembered the details of his life since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but he sure proved that his love for his wife transcended memory.
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