Asking Eric: Advice for families dealing with dementia

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas shares a reader's advice about how family members can support loved ones ...

Midlands mother faces Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s with help from best friend

When most people think of Alzheimer’s disease, they typically picture it affecting grandparents or older loved ones. But for ...
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Alzheimer’s Walk shows bond between friends amid loss

The Central Ohio Walk to End Alzheimer’s is just over a week away and it will include teams from all over the greater ...
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Dementia Friends

What Makes You a Dementia Friend?You become a Dementia Friend by attending a one-hour informational session to learn about ...
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Simple lifestyle changes can help ward off dementia, new research shows

The first large-scale clinical trial on Alzheimer's in the U.S. shows that behavior can have an important impact on brain ...

Asking Eric: It is hard to host relatives while juggling dementia; here’s a fix you haven’t thought of

Dear Talked Out: Gentle but clear redirection might help. “I’m excited to talk to you about [X] but when we talk, I sometimes have trouble interjecting. It would mean a lot to me if you’d ask me about ...

Hurricanes are stressful. Here’s what caregivers of people with dementia should know.

Caregivers of people with dementia can effectively prepare for and navigate weather emergencies. The most important thing is to stay calm when communicating plans.