Studies indicate that 28 percent to 34 percent of people with dementia are socially isolated and live alone. with no one else living in the home to observe changes in the individual’s cognitive and functional abilities, the progressive decline associated with dementia may go unnoticed until an emergency occurs. In addition, some studies have found […]
Keretha lost her mother to dementia. As she says, “Alzheimer’s doesn’t just impact a person, but the entire family.” Now, Keretha volunteers for Alzheimer’s research and hopes to set an example for increased participation by African Americans, who have a higher risk for developing dementia. Watch Keretha’s story and learn more about participating in Alzheimer’s and dementia
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Many older adults and caregivers worry about the cost of medical care. These expenses can use up a significant part of monthly income, even for families who thought they had saved enough. So, how do you pay for long-term care? Payment sources may include Personal funds— Much home-based care is paid for using personal funds (“out
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When both of Will’s parents developed dementia, he and his wife moved back into his childhood home to be full-time caregivers. Watch as he discusses how participating in a clinical trial helped him take better care of himself physically and receive emotional support from other caregivers in his community. Learn more about volunteering for Alzheimer’s and
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Did you know that flexibility exercises can help with everyday tasks such as getting dressed or buckling your seat belt? This video, from the NIA, features six flexibility exercises that you can do at home. They include the shoulder and upper arm stretch, back stretch, ankle stretch, hamstring stretch, hip stretch, and buddy stretch. You’ll
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Keeping a person with Alzheimer’s disease safe is a major concern for caregivers. There are changes you can make to their environment that can help. Check out these tips on what you can do in the bathroom to reduce the risk of injury: Do not leave a severely impaired person with Alzheimer’s alone in the bathroom. Remove
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Cognitive health – the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember- is an important component of brain health. Taking care of your physical health may help your cognitive health. You can: Get recommended health screenings. Manage chronic health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, and high cholesterol. Consult with your healthcare provider about the medicines you take and possible side effects on memory, sleep,
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The 2019 “parent” Alzheimer’s disease FOAs: What’s with all the Notices? Kimberly Kramer, Health Specialist, Division of Extramural Activities In the interest of increasing speed and efficiency, NIA initiated last year a new strategy for announcing Alzheimer’s-related research topics we hope to support. Instead of issuing a separate funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for each research
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What is a Stroke? According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the United States. The brain receives 20% of the body’s blood supply. The vast network of blood vessels inside of the brain carries oxygen, glucose and other nutrients essential to
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Check out these articles for the latest in aging advances and research from the National Institute on Aging Guidelines proposed for newly defined Alzheimer’s-like brain disorder— A recently recognized brain disorder called LATE mimics clinical features of Alzheimer’s disease. LATE has for the first time been defined with recommended diagnostic criteria and other guidelines for advancing and
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