Caring for a person at the end of life can be complicated. The National Institute on Aging has resources in both English and Spanish to help. Check out these newly translated Spanish-language articles: Proporcionar cuidados de confort al final de la vida (Providing Comfort at the End of Life) Read about how to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort to a […]
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One way that caregivers can be a big help is by organizing paperwork. It’s a job that can be done even if you live far away. Getting all of the right information in one place can be a lot of work at first, but once it’s done, many other caregiving tasks will be easier. Here are
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Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s, related dementias, and cognitive health? Search for clinical trials and studies near you with NIA’s clinical trials finder. New and featured studies Click on the trial name for details, including contact information. Drugs and Supplements BHV-4157 for Alzheimer’s Disease (T2 Protect AD) (multiple sites) Valacyclovir for Mild Alzheimer’s Disease (New York, NY)
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As people age they often find themselves spending more time at home alone. This can affect your health and well-being. Read and share this infographic (provided by the National Institute on Aging), to learn how you can stay connected to others as you age:
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Caminando Juntos: Caregiver Conference on Saturday, November 17th from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM at the Arturo Velasquez Institute, 2800 S. Western Ave., Chicago IL 60608. Caminando Juntos is a free bilingual conference for current and prospective Latino caregivers caring for a senior family member. Attendees will walk away with information about care planning for an older
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The Austin neighborhood exists on the West Side of Chicago. At large, Austin includes smaller neighborhoods such as Galewood, The Island, and North and South Austin. Geographically and populously, Austin is vast including a significant number of older adults, defined as people who are age 65 years and up. Demographics reveal that older adults account
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Dementia Friendly America September 7, 2018 8 a.m. to Noon Koeheke Community Center – OPRF Room The Center for Gerontology at Concordia-Chicago will host “Dementia Friendly America: A Forum on Making River Forest a Dementia-Friendly Community.” The event will take place on Friday, September 7, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Oak Park/River
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