Taking care of an aging loved one can be challenging, especially when their care needs exceed what you can reasonably manage. However, a geriatric care manager may be uniquely positioned to help you navigate your older loved one’s dynamic care needs. What Is a Geriatric Care Manager? Also known as aging life care professionals, geriatric…
If you’re a caregiver for an ill or elderly adult, you’re not alone. Millions of others are right there with you. They know how rough it can be, and they want to share their wisdom. When NPR asked caregivers to share their stories, nearly 600 responded with practical advice, hair-raising stories and plenty of hard-won…
An artificial intelligence (AI) model analyzing transcripts of speech from past cognitive tests predicted the progression of cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease within six years with more than 78% accuracy. The NIA-funded study results were published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Scientists applied an AI speech analysis system to evaluate samples from transcripts of cognitive tests given…
Caring for an aging parent or loved one from afar can feel overwhelming. Just as you might hire an attorney for legal matters or a CPA for tax preparation, families can turn to an Aging Life Care Professional (also known as a geriatric care manager) to help navigate the often-complicated world of long-term care. Aging Life Care Professionals…
Read and share this infographic about how brain health affects many aspects of life. Cognitive health is the ability to think, learn, and remember clearly. It is needed to carry out many everyday activities effectively. Cognitive health is just one aspect of overall brain health. Many factors contribute to cognitive health. Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors…
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…
Osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones to the point that they can break easily, affects some 10 million Americans. About 80% of those affected are women. Osteoporosis affects 1 in 4 women aged 65 or older, and over a lifetime, half of all women will break a bone because of osteoporosis. Until now, treatments to stop the…
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are a series of complex brain disorders that affect millions of Americans and many more people worldwide. These disorders have an enormous impact on individuals and their families, long-term care facilities, health care providers, health care systems and infrastructure, and the communities in which we all live. As the economic,…
