SHARE Network is excited to announce the release of its 2023-2024 Healthy Aging Resource Guide! They are celebrating the launch of the new edition with a networking event, and invite all to attend. See below for the QR code or link to register. Click here to register Last Updated on July 13, 2023
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Caring for someone with a frontotemporal disorder (FTD) can be hard, both physically and emotionally. Caregivers may face challenges with managing the medical and day-to-day care. However, there are ways to help manage symptoms, including changes in behavior, speech, and movement. A few strategies include: Learn more about caring for a person with a frontotemporal disorder.
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Many factors may influence your risk of dementia, including your genes, environment, and lifestyle. You can’t change some factors, but as with many diseases, there may be steps you can take to help lower your risk of dementia. Consider incorporating these healthy behaviors into your lifestyle: Check out NIA’s infographic to learn more about reducing your
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It’s important to spend meaningful time with a family member or friend who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Participating in activities you both enjoy can help improve their quality of life and manage behavior changes that may come with the disease, while also helping to grow and strengthen your connection. These are a
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Caregiving comes with many responsibilities, and it can be difficult to stay organized when it comes to caring for a loved one. NIA offers free worksheets to help caregivers coordinate care and keep track of caregiving responsibilities and needs. Worksheets include: Explore all of NIA’s worksheets for caregivers. Last Updated on June 23, 2023
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Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE) is a recently characterized type of dementia. Similar to other forms of brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, LATE causes problems with memory and thinking but has different underlying causes. Researchers identified LATE based on results of autopsy studies that revealed abnormal clusters of a protein called TDP-43. TDP-43 is
Millions of older adults in the United States are part of sexual and gender minority (SGM) communities and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, transgender, Two-Spirit, queer, and/or intersex. People in the these communities often face unique challenges that can impact their health and well-being throughout life. For example, experiencing bias, prejudice, or discrimination from
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. People with Alzheimer’s also experience changes in behavior and personality. While symptoms vary from person to person, some common signs and symptoms include: Other symptoms might include: Learn more about the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
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