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The Dementia Action Alliance hosts a unique conference every two years for those who care to make a difference in the lives of people living…
We are grateful to the caregivers and support partners who have been willing to share their experiences and feelings in our support groups each month.…
Dr. Stephen Post, professor at Stony Brook University, and author of the book “Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People: How caregivers can meet the challenges of…
When communicating with a person who has dementia, it’s essential to meet them where they are- in their reality. Past ways of thinking about “reality…
The Dementia Alliance of North Carolina is hosting the virtual caregiver conference Dementia: Beyond Memory Loss on April 26. This year's conference focuses on non-memory…
A couple of weeks ago, we highlighted different types of support available to those caring for a person with dementia. This week, we want to…
Insights, a Newsletter of the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, is now published. This biannual newsletter features updates on education and research, as well…
Supporting a loved one with dementia is not easy; each experience is unique. It is important to remember, however, that you do not have to…
We often hear from people on the dementia journey that costs of care, changing roles in money management, and the risk of financial abuse or…
We are grateful to the caregivers and support partners who have been willing to share about their experiences and emotions in our support groups each…
From all of us at the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (in Rochester, MN and Jacksonville, FL), we’d like to wish you a joyous…
Elder Network, a local non-profit is offering a new Technology Assistance Program for those 55 and better. This program provides an iPad, free internet…
The Mayo Clinic Conference on Brain Health & Dementia was hosted virtually on Friday, October 29th in collaboration with AARP and the Alzheimer’s Association. Portions…
November is Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of the disease while recognizing the important work that caregivers do when caring for…
This past month, through our support groups and educational offerings, we have focused on HOPE. This can be a difficult topic and we won’t sugar…
Earlier this month, Pat Snyder, caregiver and founder of the Wake Forest Dementia Caregiver Class and author of the book Treasures in the Darkness: Extending…
The Mayo Clinic Conference on Brain Health & Dementia was hosted virtually on Friday, October 29th in collaboration with AARP and the Alzheimer’s Association.…
There is still time to register for the Mayo Clinic Conference on Brain Health and Dementia! The Mayo Clinic Conference on Brain Health & Dementia,…
Earlier this summer, Angela Lunde, Program Manager at the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Research Center discussed resilience through mindfulness on the Banner Alzheimer's Institutes' podcast,…
Next month, a member of the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) staff will run the New York City Marathon in support of FTD…