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Study Finds Dementia Patients Need More Home-Based Medical Care

Results showed people living at home had more health problems

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 | By Debbie Musser

Movies Offer Positive Perspectives on Growing Older

Legacy Film Festival on Aging Director Sheila Malkind promotes 'adventurous aging'

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan

Getting a Parent With Dementia the Best Long-Term Care for the Money

A new study finds that providing life stories can lead to better, person-centered care

AUGUST 16, 2019 | By Jay Newton-Small

Delirium Isn’t ‘Just Part of Getting Older’

It's a common condition — but both preventable and treatable

AUGUST 16, 2019 | By Edie Grossfield

New Study Adds to Concern About Certain Drugs and Dementia Risk

Anticholinergics

Experts recommend discussing the use of anticholinergics with your doctor

AUGUST 15, 2019 | By Lisa Fields

Photo Essay: Three States. Three Caregivers.

Caregivers navigating complex, emotional situations to meet their needs and others'.

AUGUST 9, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

3 New Alzheimer’s Studies’ Goal: ‘Preparing Us for a Cure’

UsAgainstAlzheimer's focused on patients, caregivers and pharmaceuticals

JULY 19, 2019 | By Sherri Snelling

One Family’s Journey Through Guardianship Hell

Learning their five mistakes could help you avoid a similar fate

JULY 18, 2019 | By Gary Weiss

New Research Sheds More Light on Alzheimer’s in Women

Alzheimer's conference studies on biological, genetic and socioeconomic factors

JULY 18, 2019 | By Sherri Snelling

2020 Election: Analyzing the Sanders Plan for Long-Term Care

Experts assess it — plus, an update on new plans from Sen. Booker and Klobuchar

JULY 15, 2019 | By Chris Farrell

This Activities Program Engages and Calms People With Dementia

It tailors activities to each individual's abilities and interests

JULY 15, 2019 | By Melba Newsome

Retail Clinics Adapt Care to Older Patients

Retail Health Clinics

CVS MinuteClinic, Walgreens and Kroger's Little Clinic are all making efforts

JULY 12, 2019 | By Beth Baker

OPINION: 2020 Election: How Important Is a Presidential Candidate’s Age?

Eric Swalwell, Joe Biden, and Bernie Sanders

People are asking if a president can be too old. Two professors answer.

JULY 3, 2019 | By Cal J. Halvorsen and Michael A. Smyer

Why the Discovery of ‘LATE’ Dementia Is Important

The disease affects a different brain protein and occurs mostly in people over 80

JULY 1, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

When the Long-Term Care Insurer Refuses to Pay

One family's struggles getting claims paid on their policies

JUNE 21, 2019 | By Dan Bosko

Stan Lee and Peter Max: What to Learn From Their Elder Abuse Cases

Following World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, advice from an expert

JUNE 14, 2019 | By Pat Pattison

Is There a Link Between Menopause and Alzheimer’s?

Menopause and Alzheimer's

A neuroscientist talks about her research into the question

JUNE 10, 2019 | By Deborah Copaken

Can Medical Marijuana Help with Dementia?

Medical Marijuana

Some studies, and families, say yes; some experts emphasize caution

JUNE 6, 2019 | By Abbie Rosner

If Health Care Was Designed Just for You, What Would Need to Change?

For most of America's aging population, health care leaves much to be desired

MAY 28, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

Can the Mediterranean Diet Delay or Prevent Dementia?

Mediterranean diet

In this 'Ask the Expert' column, a dietitian explains the possibilities

MAY 20, 2019 | By The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)

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