Ask the Expert: What Can You Do to Live a Longer, Healthier life?

The science of aging is unlocking actionable insights into how more people can live longer, healthier lives. As NIA marks its 50th Anniversary, hear from NIA Director Dr. Richard J. Hodes as he shares some of the recent scientific evidence behind healthy aging and steps that may be able to help all of us extend…

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Tips for Caregivers and Families of People With Dementia

A caregiver, sometimes referred to as a caretaker, refers to anyone who provides care for another person. Millions of people living in the United States take care of a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Sometimes caregivers live with the person or nearby, other times they live far away. For…

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Finding Dementia Care and Local Services

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. While it can be difficult…

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What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition in which people have more memory or thinking problems than other people their age. The symptoms of MCI are not as severe as those of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. People with MCI can usually take care of themselves and carry out their normal daily activities. People…

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What is Lewy Body Dementia?

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a brain disorder that can lead to problems with thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. Visual hallucinations, or seeing things that are not there, are a common symptom, and tend to happen early on. More than 1 million people in the United States are diagnosed with LBD, which is one of the…

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Can I Prevent Dementia?

As you age, you may have concerns about the increased risk of dementia. You may have questions, too. Are there steps I can take to prevent it? Is there anything I can do to reduce my risk? There are currently no approaches that have been proven to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. However, as…

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How Alzheimer’s Changes the Brain

What Causes Alzheimer’s? The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are not yet fully understood, but probably include a combination of: Age-related changes in the brain, like shrinking, inflammation, blood vessel damage, and breakdown of energy within cells, which may harm neurons and affect other brain cells. Changes or differences in genes, which may be passed down…

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Supporting Family Caregivers with Burnout

Aging Life Care Professionals™ Help You Avoid the Pitfalls of Caregiving by Jullie Gray, MSW, LICSW, CMC — Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy   Caregiving for an aging loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Unpaid family members who provide substantial caregiving support by managing medical appointments, medications, and daily…

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Does your aging parent need help?

Does your aging parent need help? As an Aging Life Care™ advisor, I know how fiercely older adults want to maintain their independence. Many feel that their adult children don’t understand them or are making something out of nothing — a fall, a burnt pot, a call from the police station. They make promises to…

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How to Overcome & Manage Sibling Conflict with Aging Parents

Turkey with a Side of Sibling Conflict November 18, 2024 Aging Parents, Debbie Feldman, Family Members, Guest Writer, Sibling Relationshipcaring for mom and dad, holidays, sibling conflict, Thanksgiving Laura Sanchez The fight over the last piece of pumpkin pie  may not be the only struggle this Thanksgiving. As families gather around the table, many will have the difficult conversations of how to care for…

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