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When Vicky Maddox had to quit her job to care for her mom with Alzheimer's, she left behind an unfinished home extension and a family living apart. A dozen volunteers from the construction charity she once helped traveled across England to transform her house in just 13 days.
New Alzheimer's drugs offer limited help, but researchers are proving that music, art, and human connection can protect dignity for everyone living with dementia. Even when medicine falls short, meaningful care can still reach those in the latest stages of the disease.
A neurologist who specializes in Alzheimer's disease missed the early signs in her own father, revealing a critical gap in how we approach brain health. Her experience is driving a movement toward prevention instead of waiting for decline.
Hundreds gathered at Northwestern University for the 32nd annual Alzheimer Day, where researchers celebrated breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment while connecting families with cutting-edge care. The event bridged the gap between laboratory discoveries and real-world support for patients living with dementia.
Millions of families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's just got meaningful help. The FDA has approved AXS-05, the first treatment specifically designed to ease agitation in Alzheimer's patients.
A new blood test approved in Europe can detect Alzheimer's disease with a simple draw, replacing invasive spinal taps and costly brain scans. The breakthrough promises faster diagnosis for millions of families facing the uncertainty of dementia.
Alzheimer's patients struggling with agitation finally have a gentler treatment option that won't leave them drowsy or harm their hearts. The FDA just approved Auvelity, offering hope to millions of families navigating one of the disease's most challenging symptoms.
Two of Boston's leading cancer care institutions have resolved their staffing disagreement, choosing collaboration over conflict. The agreement ensures physician assistants can continue working seamlessly between both hospitals to care for cancer patients.
New Mexico just became the first state to offer universal free child care, and grandparents raising grandkids can access it too. In a state where more grandparents care for grandchildren than anywhere else in America, this policy changes everything.
A groundbreaking national initiative is transforming how primary care doctors support cancer survivors, ensuring millions get the comprehensive care they need. The PERCS program launches four major trials to close critical gaps in post-cancer treatment.
Andhra Pradesh is bringing comfort to cancer patients with new palliative care centers in five major hospitals, plus home screenings for women hesitant about cervical cancer tests. The state is also making cancer treatment more accessible with 23 day-care chemotherapy centers closer to patients' homes.
A physician who lost his job to Alzheimer's disease at 57 is now babysitting his grandson and teaching medical students, thanks to breakthrough treatments. His story shows why early detection must become routine care.
A musician discovered that while Alzheimer's has taken her mother's ability to speak, they can still connect through singing together in perfect harmony. The heartwarming videos show music bridging the gap where words have failed.
Millions of Alzheimer's patients who experience severe agitation now have a safer treatment option after the FDA approved Auvelity, a drug that works differently than risky antipsychotic medications. The approval gives hope to families struggling with one of the disease's most challenging symptoms.
A groundbreaking blood test developed in Hong Kong will screen 6,000 underprivileged elderly residents for early Alzheimer's disease, completely free of charge. The program marks the first time this innovative technology moves from hospitals into the community.
A virtual reality eye exam that takes just 15 minutes could help doctors spot brain changes linked to Alzheimer's disease up to 12 years before symptoms appear. The technology is now being tested in senior living communities, bringing advanced neurological screening right to where people live.
In Minnesota, where over 102,000 seniors live with Alzheimer's, RBC Wealth Management is partnering with the Alzheimer's Association to support families navigating one of life's hardest journeys. The collaboration provides resources, education, and hope to those touched by dementia.
A new care home in the Netherlands is filling a critical gap by providing nursing care to older adults with addiction issues who've been turned away elsewhere. The facility combines regular elderly care with medically supervised substance management.
A Scottish care home created a calming sensory room for residents after staff, families, and local businesses rallied together to fund the project. The new space at Hermitage House in Helensburgh offers tailored therapeutic experiences to boost wellbeing.
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Financial adviser Kenny Meiring offers families a roadmap for managing a loved one's finances when dementia arrives. His practical advice helps families balance dignity, care costs, and complex property decisions.
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