Caregiving and Hospice are two professions that are deeply personal and impactful. The following stories highlight three amazing women who have dedicated their lives to serving others.
Dementia
Alzheimer’s: an Easier and Cheaper Way to Diagnose
A simple blood test might soon be all that’s needed to confirm Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. University of California scientists recently analyzed the blood test administered to more than … Read More
Dementia: Drug that Quells Brain Inflammation Reverses Disease
A new study shows that drugs that tamp down inflammation in the brain could slow or even reverse the cognitive decline that comes with age. In a publication appearing in … Read More
Alzheimer’s: Scientists Discover Critical Time Window to Halt Disease
In a new study, researchers have made a big development in understanding how Alzheimer’s disease spreads through the brain. They discovered a critical period of time where medical intervention could … Read More
Coping with Alzheimer’s/Dementia?
Here’s a Resource that Makes a Difference! There are so many challenges on the dementia journey. Not just for the person with dementia but also for the caregiver. Our Place … Read More
Can You Dance Your Way to Better Brain Health?
As we get older, it becomes more important than ever to maintain a healthy lifestyle. You may think that just means eating right and getting regular exercise but if that’s … Read More
‘Historic’ $100 million Alzheimer’s bill passes in House, heads to president’s desk
A bipartisan bill that authorizes $100 million in funding over five years to create a new public health infrastructure to combat Alzheimer’s disease is headed to the president’s desk after … Read More