Documentary and Discussion on Living with Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, May 14
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Healthy Aging
Oral Health Care for People Living with Dementia
Oral health is important for everyone, including a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Here are some ways caregivers can help someone with Alzheimer’s care for his or her teeth and mouth. Show the person how to brush his or her teeth. Go step by step. Remember to let the person do as much as possible. Brush your
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How Creative Arts may help with Healthy Aging
Eating right, exercising, and getting a good night’s sleep can all help us stay healthy. But can participating in the arts also help us thrive as we age? Researchers are looking at singing groups, theater training, and visual arts for older adults to see if the arts may improve the health, well-being, and independence of
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Help Advance the Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act
Dear Friend, Thank you for being part of the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. Today, we need your help to urge Congress to support the Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act. Currently, only Americans over the age of 60 are eligible for Alzheimer’s support programs under the Older Americans Act (OAA). But Alzheimer’s is not just a disease
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Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center’s Documentary: “Too Soon to Forget” to be Featured at American Society on Aging National Conference
The award winning documentary: Too Soon to Forget: The Journey of Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, will be featured at the American Society on Aging’s national conference in New Orleans, LA, on Wednesday, April 17. Following is an excerpt written by Susan Frick, Executive Producer of the film and social worker at Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center,
Is Forgetfulness a Normal Part of Aging?
Many people worry about becoming forgetful as they age. They think it is the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease. But some forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. Read the following infographic to learn more about forgetfulness related to normal aging and more serious memory problems.
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10 Tips for Choosing Healthy Meals as you Age
Making healthy food choices is a smart thing to do—no matter how old you are! Use these tips to choose foods for better health at any stage of life. Drink plenty of liquids. With age, you may lose some of your sense of thirst. Drink water often and limit beverages that have lots of added sugars
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Read the latest in aging and Alzheimer’s news from NIA
Check out these articles for the latest in aging advances and research happening at the National Institute on Aging at NIH: Some Alzheimer’s biomarkers differ by race, NIA-funded study finds—An NIA-supported study finding racial differences in some Alzheimer’s biomarkers suggests the disease may develop differently in African Americans compared to whites. Blood-brain barrier test may
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7 Tips for Coping with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common problem for older adults. About one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing loss. Here are seven tips on how to cope: If you notice signs of hearing loss, seek professional advice. Let people know you have a hearing problem. Ask people to face you and
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