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The Dementia Hub is your one-stop place for information, resources, support, and connection. The Hub, as we like to call it, is intended for persons living with dementia, as well as the caregivers, families, and friends who support them. Here at The Hub, you'll find current and upcoming programs and events on brain health, dementia, caregiving, and research. The Hub is a place to engage with others, share experiences and ideas, ask questions, and feel connected.
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While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, certain medications may help manage symptoms or slow down disease progression. This is meant to provide…
A lot of life can still be lived after a dementia diagnosis. With a few practical steps, it is possible to balance safety and independence…
Caring for someone living with dementia is not a solo sport—and it shouldn’t feel that way. One of the most powerful things you can do…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6qnqq_GjCc Today is World Lewy Body Dementia Day. Lewy body dementia is the second most common type of dementia, with the Lewy Body Dementia Association…
Register today for After the Diagnosis, a free in-person seminar providing a road map of information and resources to guide those impacted by dementia and…
In September, Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center published research on the connection between chronic insomnia and dementia. The study was published in the journal…
In June, Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Researchers unveiled a new artificial intelligence tool that helps clinicians identify nine different types of dementia. The tool is…
In November, Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center researchers announced they created a tool that can predict someone’s risk of cognitive impairment. The research was…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dpxL-p2wXI&t=13s To close Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month, we’re sharing a short film co-created with our friend—advocate and educator—Brother John-Richard Pagan. Diagnosed at 47 with…
October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness month. Lewy body dementia is the second most common type of dementia, with the Lewy Body Dementia Association estimating…
The University of North Florida is recruiting caregivers of people living with dementia for a study that follows quality of life. They are researching whether…
Emory University is recruiting for two caregiver-focused research studies. Like Mayo Clinic, Emory is one of 36 Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers across the country working…
Vascular dementia is a common form of dementia. It is caused by brain damage due to lack of blood flow to the brain. Strokes are…
Traveling can be a confusing experience for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and their families. The Dementia Friendly Airports group has been working…
At the end of July, the Alzheimer’s Association hosted its annual International Conference (AAIC) in Toronto, Canada. Throughout the week, the results of several major…
The University of Iowa is seeking family caregivers to take part in a study that is using a web-based application for pain management. They are…
Our brain is one of the most complex parts of the human body and is a key part of creating our identity and how we…
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) occurs when someone has problems with thinking and memory that are worse than they would be in typical aging, but not…
Dementia is often thought of as a disease that primarily affects older adults. And while most dementia cases involve those over 65, not all of…
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the most common type of dementia for those living under the age of 60. Most cases occur between the ages of…
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