February 2024

UChicago Presents: “Taking Things Hard,” a Free Dementia Workshop for Professionals

Taking things Hard: When dementia symptoms and challenging behaviors arise for the family caregiver/care partners. This is a 1.5 hr., FREE CEU event that meets the dementia CEU requirement and is open to social workers, as well as all healthcare, residential living, and medical professionals (RN/MD/CNAs etc.) who especially interact with dementia care. Also invited are family caregivers and […]

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Registration Now Open for Mesulam Center’s 30th Annual Alzheimer Day

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The Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease at Northwestern University invites you to join them for the 30th Annual Alzheimer Day on Friday, May 3, 2024. Northwestern Alzheimer Day was established to showcase Alzheimer’s-related dementia and aging research conducted throughout Northwestern and to bring this information to the community. This year’s event will be held

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Common Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease

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Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It’s important to distinguish the facts from myths about Alzheimer’s, especially when finding information online. Some common myths include: Learn more common myths surrounding Alzheimer’s.

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Four Things to Know About Depression and Older Adults

Smartphone Clip May Help Self-Monitor Blood Pressure; Aging in Disadvantaged Areas May Worsen Cognitive Issues, Largely in Mexican Americans; and More

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Check out the latest in aging advances, research, and events from NIA: Read more of the latest NIA research news from the NIA newsroom. Last Updated on February 15, 2024

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What is Dementia?

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Dementia is a term used to describe a wide range of neurological conditions affecting the brain that worsen over time. As the disease progresses, a person with dementia may lose the ability to think, remember, and reason to levels that affect their daily life and activities. Watch this video to learn more about dementia, common

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Heart to Head Series: The Link between High Blood Pressure and Alzheimer’s Disease

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by Chrishun M. Brown, Communications Manager, Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center “Advances in our understanding of the role of cardiovascular risks have shown them to be closely associated with cognitive impairment and dementia. Because many cardiovascular risks are modifiable, it may be possible to maintain brain health and to prevent dementia later in life.” American Heart

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Managing Money Problems for People with Dementia

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Early on, a person with dementia may be able to perform basic tasks, like paying bills. However, as the disease worsens, the person may try to hide financial problems or not realize they are losing their ability to handle their finances. People with dementia may also be targets for financial abuse scams, sometimes by a

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