This month's article excerpts include deciding when to die, predicting dementia risk, chatbots' vs doctors' empathy, and dental care for people with dementia.[...]
Vitamin D and Dementia, Cognitively Accessible Public Transportation, Brain Aging across the Lifespan, Online Scams, Caregivers Say “No,” Doctors and Caregivers[...]
Brenda Avadian shares her second colonoscopy experience - preparing for, awareness during the procedure, and surprising outcomes. Should you get one?[...]
Why do doctors find it so difficult to share news – Alzheimer's diagnosis? Tips to share with your doctor include compassion and the SPIKES and BREAK protocols.[...]
We can help medical professionals be less ageist by being proactive in our own care and ensuring we communicate clearly our important healthcare needs.[...]
When someone says, "Just a second," don't believe them. They're lying! You may even forget who you called while you pass thousands of seconds watching your sweet potato sprout.[...]
This month, our curated article excerpts for caregivers for people with dementia look at research regarding caregivers’ concerns, slowing the loss of executive function among[...]
The Caregiver’s Voice is launching our second initiative for our 20th Anniversary. Starting this month, we’ll post excerpts of articles from the Tree of Knowledge for c[...]
It used to be that speaking was a fear greater than death. Today, the fear of getting Alzheimer’s is frequently cited among the aging population. While VOICES with Dementia a[...]
Canadian-born Mary Beth Wighton, has been living with frontotemporal lobe dementia since 2012 when she was diagnosed at age 45. Two years later, she co-founded the Ontario Dementia[...]
At Death’s Door brings to life the end of life. Many of us remain unaware of the important issues families face near the end of life. What does a DNR/DNI entail? What are the leadi[...]
Dementia is not a natural part of aging. It is a disease like cancer, heart disease, and AIDS. With clever animation by the makers of Wallace and Gromit, viewers see the damaging e[...]
