This guide is for anyone who provides care for family members or friends who need help with daily living. It focuses on the needs of older adults who require care because of a serious health condition or disability, but it could also apply to other situations in which caregiving is needed. Explore this guide to […]
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Although dementia is often associated with getting older, it is not a normal part of aging. Dementia is caused by changes in the brain that affect memory, thinking, and behavior. While most people are familiar with Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia also exist. Understanding the different types of dementia can help a person with
An artificial intelligence (AI) speech analysis system evaluated transcripts of speech from past cognitive tests and predicted the progression of cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease within six years with more than 78% accuracy. The 166 participants were part of the Framingham Heart Study and had been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The transcripts were
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As people live longer, they are more likely to develop at least one age-related disease. Instead of treating each individual disease as it arises, a more effective way to reduce this burden would be to attack them at their common root: the aging process itself. NIH-funded researchers have been working to better understand: Learn more
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If you are a caregiver for your spouse or partner with Alzheimer’s disease, you may both experience changes in intimacy and sexuality. The person with Alzheimer’s may become stressed, angry, depressed, and fearful due to changes in their memory. As symptoms worsen, they may not remember their feelings toward you or seek companionship with someone
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Vascular dementia is caused when certain conditions, such as stroke, damage the brain’s blood vessels and interrupt the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. This common type of dementia can lead to problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Learn more about vascular dementia.
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Communication can be difficult for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. It may not be possible to stop certain behaviors caused by Alzheimer’s, but caregivers can learn how to handle challenging behaviors and be more prepared when they occur. Watch this video to learn tips that can help manage behavior changes in Alzheimer’s.
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The most common places older adults spend the end of their lives are at home, in a hospital, or in a care facility. Although not everyone can choose where they will die, those who know the end of life is approaching may be able to plan. It can help to know what type of care
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