Successful aging in the home should go further than simply meeting basic care needs. It should allow an aging loved one to remain as joyful…
Spirit-Centered Care: Enriching Caregiving at Home Through Activities
August 7, 2014
Tag: Alzheimer’s
More Men Providing Care for Older Family Members
July 9, 2014
With diseases like Alzheimer’s affecting women more frequently, more men are providing care in the home. According to two studies by the Alzheimer’s Association and…
Care & Conquer Conference 2013
October 8, 2013
Care & Conquer Conference 2013 This is the region’s premier conference for caregivers and individuals with early-state dementia. The conference features internationally-renowned dementia experts and…
We Have Proof: Home-Based Care Makes People with Dementia Better
September 17, 2013
Routine and familiarity have long been proven to help people with dementia feel safe and calm, which is why many families prefer to keep their…
Promising Research Shows Reversal of Alzheimer’s Symptoms in Mice
March 8, 2013
The road to an Alzheimer’s cure often seems like a never-ending one. But could a recent study point to a potential cure for the disease?…
Puzzling vs. Exercise: Which Creates the Bigger Brain?
February 25, 2013
Mental stimulation is important in helping keep the brain sharp, but a recent study shows that there might be another element that’s even more important…
Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease: Video Series
January 28, 2013
As a part of the Alzheimer’s Project, HBO’s website features 15 supplemental films that take a deeper look into the scientific and medical advances being…
‘How I Am Preparing to Get Alzheimer’s’
January 14, 2013
In this inspiring TED Talk video, global development expert Alanna Shaikh explains how, after her father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, she’s preparing to face the disease herself…
Breakthrough: Earlier Identification of Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Other Diseases
September 25, 2012
A recent breakthrough in nanotechnology could lead to a three-million-fold improvement in the early detection of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. According to…
Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2012
September 5, 2012
Continuum staff will again be participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™, the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s…