Register Now: Free Medication Management Workshop Wednesday, November 9
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University of Chicago Hosting Symposium on Healthy Aging, Thursday, October 20
NORC and the University of Chicago are hosting an upcoming all-day event on Thursday, October 20 in Hyde Park at the Chicago Theological Seminary: The Symposium on Healthy Aging. Registration is free. Drs. William Dale and Patricia Boyle will be keynote speakers, and there will also be three panels that cover cutting edge research on
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CMSS Hosting Guardianship Webinar
Chicago Methodist Senior Services (CMSS) is hosting a virtual learning event, and YOU’RE invited! Learn from elder law and estate planning attorney Lauren Kaplan at this guardianship-focused, virtual event. Click here to register today!
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Midlife Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Levels May be Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s disease
Previous studies have explored whether known risk factors for cardiovascular disease in adults 55 years and older — including diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol — are linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. In this study, NIA-funded researchers found that abnormal cholesterol and glucose (or blood sugar) levels in people as young as
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RUSH Researchers Receive Grant to Study Dementia Therapy Device
Researchers at the RUSH Alzheimer’s Disease Center have been awarded a half million dollars in funding from the National Institute on Aging to help study a portable device aimed at providing emotional comfort to people with Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias. The device, Memesto, allows caregivers, family and friends to record and schedule music
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Tips to Manage Forgetfulness
Many people worry about becoming forgetful as they age. Mild forgetfulness, such as losing things from time to time or missing a monthly payment, can be a normal part of aging. Consider these techniques to help manage forgetfulness and changes in memory: Find more tips to help manage forgetfulness.
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What Types of Care are Available for a Person With Dementia?
A person with dementia will need more care as symptoms worsen over time. Problems with memory, thinking, and behavior often present challenges for those with dementia as well as for their family members. Whether the disease is in early or late stages, there are support systems, resources, and services that can help. Several different types
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What is Frontotemporal Dementia?
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), sometimes called frontotemporal disorders, is a rare form of dementia that tends to occur at a younger age than other dementias. About 60% of people with FTD are 45 to 64 years old. It is caused by a group of disorders that gradually damage the brain’s frontal and temporal lobes. This damage
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Extend the Healthy, Active Years of Life With These Tips
Many different factors influence healthy aging. Research in this area suggests that certain actions can help you manage your health, live as independently as possible, and maintain quality of life as you grow older. For example, try to: Find more steps you can take to promote healthy aging as you grow older.
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