The Alzheimer’s Association® has launched the Brain Health Habit Builder, a free online tool that helps individuals review their current habits and make a plan to help protect their brain health. The Habit Builder offers a quick, engaging experience that takes about three to five minutes to complete. Users receive a personalized plan based on their […]
Brain health refers to how well a person’s brain functions across several different areas. While brain health can be affected by age-related changes in the brain, including injuries, mood disorders, and diseases such as Alzheimer’s and related dementias, research suggests there are things you can do to help maintain your brain health. Some aspects of
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Are you looking for solutions to common aging-related questions? Check out the General Resource Guide developed by Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center Social Worker Charon Cannon, MSW, LSW. Find assistance for caregivers and seniors including: Access the full resource guide here. ###
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The UChicago SHARE Network team announced the launch of the Memory Café Coalition at an inaugural session held on Friday, January 30th. The coalition will meet 4th Friday of the month with the next meeting being held on Friday, February 27th. The registration link to join is below. The team considers this coalition as another
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We do not always notice or appreciate the small things in life, even though they can have a huge impact. Thus, the adage “it’s the little things that count.” Making someone’s day doesn’t have to come from grand gestures or meticulous planning. Sometimes it’s the small, spontaneous acts that have the biggest effect. Today, National
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In 2025, 63 million American adults provided ongoing care to adults or children with a medical condition or disability—representing almost one-quarter of all adults in the United States. The “Caregiving in the US-2025” report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving presents a comprehensive picture of the growing and evolving landscape of family caregiving,
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