The National Institute on Aging is committed to supporting research and developing materials to help caregivers of persons with dementia. You can find free online information to help you in your caregiving journey on topics including: Managing behavior changes Tips for everyday…
Many people with early-stage dementia continue to successfully manage their everyday activities. But it’s important to look ahead to a time when performing daily tasks will be harder. The sooner you adopt new strategies to help you cope with changes,…
Investigators examined long-term data from four different countries and found that treating high blood pressure with medication not only improves older adults’ cardiovascular health, but also can reduce their risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.The global team of scientists, coordinated…
A family history of Alzheimer’s disease may mean that you are at a higher risk of developing the disease yourself. Read and share this infographic about the genetics of Alzheimer’s: Visit the NIH website to learn more about Alzheimer’s genetics.
It is common for people with dementia to have mixed dementia—a combination of two or more types of dementia. A number of combinations are possible. For example, some people have both Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. In a person with…
Learn how #AreaAgenciesonAging are addressing the needs of people living with dementia in our newest report, Dementia and Brain Health: The Role of Area Agencies on Aging. https://www.n4a.org/…/N4A_Dementia%20Report%2010-25-19(3).p… https://www.facebook.com/n4aACTION/photos/a.114878961886427/3382332648474359/
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a disease associated with abnormal protein deposits called Lewy bodies. These deposits affect chemicals in the brain whose changes, in turn, can lead to problems with thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. Lewy body dementia is…
An Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis can be overwhelming. Get the facts about Alzheimer’s from the National Institute on Aging on topics including: Changes in the brainSigns and symptomsWhat causes Alzheimer’sDiagnosis of Alzheimer’s diseaseParticipating in clinical trialsTreatment of Alzheimer’s diseaseSupport for families and caregivers…
Help us shape the 2020 Dementia Care & Caregiving Summit Courtney Wallin, Health Science Policy Analyst, Office of the Director (OD).Elena Fazio, Health Scientist Administrator, Division of Behavioral and Social Research (DBSR). Millions of Americans and their caregivers are living…
Did you know that some forms of dementia and cognitive impairment can arise from stroke or other vascular brain injuries that can cause changes to memory, thinking, and behavior? One of these forms is called vascular dementia.Vascular dementia refers to…
