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Alzheimer's and Dementia

Read the latest Alzheimer's and Dementia Articles from Next Avenue.

A family caregiver and her mother with dementia sitting with an Ipad. Next Avenue, Memory cafes for dementia

As COVID-19 Subsides, Online Memory Cafes for Dementia Linger

Forced online during the pandemic, virtual memory cafes are proving to be a fruitful way to support people with dementia
September 28, 2022
An older woman hanging up after a phone call. Next Avenue, diagnosed with Alzheimer's now what

Alone with Alzheimer's

Here are resources and suggestions to help navigate a dementia diagnosis, including help for those who live independently
September 16, 2022
Colorfully dressed people holding musical instruments. Next Avenue, can music help people with Alzheimer's

How Music and Laughter Can Tap Into the Emotions of People with Alzheimer's

Favorite songs, humor and storytelling help meaningful connections form
September 13, 2022
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A man sitting outside next to a bird feeder. Next Avenue, Greg O'Brien

Greg O’Brien Refuses to Hide From Alzheimer's Disease

Greg O'Brien's story of Alzheimer’s is about choice, love and advocacy
August 29, 2022
A man walking his dog down the street. Next Avenue, mild cognitive impairment

With My Mild Cognitive Impairment, Staying Organized is a Challenge

Keeping track of appointments for myself and my new dog has added some stress, but I'm still glad for my regular chess games
August 25, 2022
A woman looking at the clothes in her closet. Next Avenue, dementia, clothes, laundry

Worn Again: Dementia and Dressing

When it became difficult for her mom to think sequentially, the act of getting dressed, or having clothes washed, ended in extreme frustration
July 27, 2022
Two older adults riding a camel with Egyptian Pyramids in the background. Next Avenue, dementia resources caregivers

Dementia Charity Is a Labor of Love

A 30-year passion lives on through a nonprofit group founded to help people affected by all forms of dementia
July 12, 2022
A man holding a tiny service dog. Next Avenue, service dogs for dementia

Service Dogs Offer Help and Friendship to People with Alzheimer's

From medication reminders to easing anxiety, dementia service dogs aren't commonplace, but they have a positive impact on their owners
July 8, 2022
An adult touching his forehead to a horse's forehead. Next Avenue, care for down syndrome adults, alzheimer's

Growing Number of Adults with Down Syndrome Also Develop Alzheimer's

Caring for an older adult with Down syndrome can be complicated by a diagnosis of dementia — and treatments and long-term care supports still lag
June 14, 2022
An older couple smiling outside. Next Avenue, true stories early onset Alzheimer's

The Younger Faces of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

Conversations with people diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's reveal how they are coping and moving on with their daily lives
June 8, 2022
An illustration of a person's silhouette with clouds over their head. Next Avenue, virtual dementia tour

I Had Dementia for Five Minutes: Here's What I Learned

Taking a Virtual Dementia Tour made me realize just how painful and frustrating my mother's experience with dementia had been
May 24, 2022
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