Indiana Alzheimer’s caregivers can support patients during holidays
The excitement of the holiday season is celebrated with family get-togethers. For Alzheimer’s patients, large groups can produce fear and confusion.
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New Tests Bring Hope To Indiana Alzheimer’s Patients, Families
New research directed at earlier detection of Alzheimer’s disease has produced a more promising method for diagnosis.
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FDA Approves Alzheimer’s Medication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Kisunla (donanemab-azbt) injection for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Alzheimer’s Support Group Has Two Meetings In December
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana is hosting two in-person support groups for caregivers of loved ones who have dementia.
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Presentation Looks At The Challenges Of Living with Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia affects more than 1 million individuals in the United States and is now recognized as the second most common form of degenerative dementia following Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Alzheimers, Dementia Caretakers Offer Free Support
News Release WARSAW — Free online (or telephone line) support group meetings are now being offered four times a month by professional facilitators with Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana. If you need a listening ear from a community of people who care for someone who has … Read More
REAL Services To Offer Educational Series For Caregivers
WARSAW — The following educational series for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia will be held at the Parkview YMCA, located at 1305 Mariners Drive, Warsaw. The classes will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. on Thursdays. October 3 Patty Piechocki will demonstrate how to successfully interact with those … Read More
Dementia Rates May Be Going Down
BOSTON — Researchers have found a small piece of good news for people at high risk of some kinds of dementia: it might be possible to delay it or even prevent it.
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Support Groups For Dementia Caregivers In Kosciusko County
WARSAW — Caring for those with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia can be a challenging as well as rewarding experience. Support groups are an opportunity for caregivers to receive disease education, learn coping strategies and tips from others who share a similar experience and vent frustration and concerns … Read More
Proposed Budget For Alzheimer’s Research May Rise By Over 50 Percent
WASHINGTON D.C. — The spending deal Congress reached Tuesday night includes an unprecedented increase in funding for Alzheimer’s research: $350 million in fiscal 2016. If approved by the White House, it will increase government spending on the disease by over 50 percent.
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Alzheimer’s Association Shares Tips To Navigate The Holiday Season
INDIANAPOLIS — In addition to a new dessert recipe or family vacation photos, bring an important gift home this holiday season and become educated about the warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Warped Sense Of Humor ‘Can Be Early Sign Of Dementia’
LONDON, ENGL. — The development of a warped sense of humor could be an early sign of dementia, scientists have found.
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Event Designed To Help Caregivers
By MARLIES SELENT-WEST Indiana University Health-Goshen Home Medical, Home Care and Hospice GOSHEN — Thirty-nine percent of the United States adult population consists of caregivers. The caregiving role can be rewarding yet confusing, difficult and overwhelming. IU Health Goshen, Greencroft, the Council on Aging, Firefly Homecare and many community organizations have partnered … Read More
Alzheimer’s Association Will Offer Communication Seminar
ELKHART — The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter offers education and support for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
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REAL Services To Host Lunch And Learn
By LEAH KELLY SCHROCK Health Education, REAL Services ELKHART – REAL Services and Alzheimer’s will host Lunch and Learn: Education Programs for Caregivers of Older Adults from 12:10 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month in the Action Den at Greenleaf Health Campus, 1201 E. … Read More
New Study Finds Smartphones And The Internet Cause ‘Digital Amnesia’
According to a new study by the software security group Kaspersky Lab, smartphones and the Internet could be destroying our memories and giving us “digital amnesia.” Out of 1,000 participants, the study found most people don’t even bother attempting to memorize or recall information, instead turning to the … Read More