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Alzheimer's and Dementia

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

An older adult going on a walk with his daughter. Next Avenue, alzheimer's research, living with dementia

Reducing Risks of Alzheimer's and Living Better With It

What experts recommended at the American Society on Aging conference
May 17, 2023
A couple smiling at a national park. Next Avenue, Cognitive Impairment

How to Best 'Navigate This World' With Cognitive Impairment

Remaining engaged by making connections and finding support is essential
April 10, 2023
A group exercise class. Next Avenue, social prescriptions, dementia, UK

How the UK Is Supporting Dementia with Social Prescriptions

It's an approach that aims to improve individuals' health by connecting them with community-based groups and activities
April 6, 2023
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Two adults holding hands and supporting each other. Next Avenue, dementia, communication

Strategies for Communication When Facing Alzheimer's Or Other Dementias

Practicing kind communication is essential to maintaining a person's integrity, reducing stress levels and promoting general well-being
November 29, 2022
Homes near a steel plant spouting air pollution. Next Avenue, environmental risks, alzheimer's, dementia, pollution

A New Study Reveals A Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease & Environmental Risks

Coping with violent crime, neighborhood trust, and living costs may increase Alzheimer’s risk in low-income neighborhoods
November 9, 2022
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
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
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