Observational studies have shown that as many as half of nursing home residents with advanced dementia have documented pain in the last weeks of life – and about a third have difficulty breathing and...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published October 4, 2016 · Last modified August 27, 2018
Charles DeCarli, MD, is a Professor of Neurology and Director of the UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Center. He has a strong interest in behavioral neurology, with specific emphasis on dementing disorders, including degenerative dementias...
According to the Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) organization, there are an estimated 1.5 to 3 million lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) elders nationwide. A recent report by the Institute for Multigenerational...
Driving demands quick reaction time and fast decision making “” because of this, a person with Alzheimer’s will eventually become unable to drive. Dealing with the issue early on can help ease the transition....
Caregiving / Education / Education Videos
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 28, 2016 · Last modified December 12, 2017
More than half of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease have never been told of their diagnosis. 335,000 Californians with dementia lack basic diagnostic information needed to access medical treatment, social services, community supports, advanced care...
Education / Education Conferences / Education Videos
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 24, 2016 · Last modified May 26, 2016
In this video presentation, Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk talks about ways to alleviate pain, agitation and discomfort through geriatric and palliative care techniques. Dr. Landsverk has over twenty years of experience in providing medical care to the...
African American / Education Conferences / Education Videos
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 5, 2016 · Last modified September 24, 2018
In this video, Yaisa Andrews-Zwilling, M.Sc. Ph.D. speaks about recent developments in Alzheimer’s disease research, drugs and prevention.
African American / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / Education Conferences / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 21, 2016 · Last modified September 24, 2018
The 8th Annual African American Wellness Forum took place on April 16th in Berkeley, CA. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, and interact with other caregivers in similar caregiving situations. Caregivers also learned how to respond when Alzheimer’s causes unpredictable behaviors, how to reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer’s, and various ways to stay strong during stressful caregiving experiences.
