Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia affect over 600,000 New Jersey residents including caregivers. According to an Alzheimer’s New Jersey® survey conducted by Farleigh Dickson University PublicMind, 68% of New Jersey residents said they know someone who has been [View More]
Our thanks to Janice for sharing her moving story about caring for her mom, Gabriella. Janice captures the complexity of caregiving – the often-conflicting emotions of love and anger, patience and frustration, compassion and guilt. At the same time, [View More]
This Saturday, August 17th is National Nonprofit Day – a day to recognize the positive impact that nonprofit organizations have on our local communities here in New Jersey and across the world. In the United State alone there are [View More]
While older age is the greatest risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease, a less common form of the disease, known as young-onset or early-onset Alzheimer’s, can develop in those under the age of 65. Affecting 5-6% of all people...
Another important step forward in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease was reached last Tuesday, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Kisunla™ (generic name donanemab), developed by Eli Lilly. Kisunla™ is the third FDA approved disease modifying treatment, [View More]
Alzheimer’s disease can significantly impact a person’s language ability. Caregivers may notice a decline in vocabulary, comprehension and speech production due to damage to the parts of the brain that control language. The person with Alzheimer’s disease may struggle [View More]
Many factors can influence healthy aging. While some of these factors, such as genetics, are not within our control, research shows there are steps you can take to help manage your health as you age. Even making small changes in [View More]
This Sunday, on Father's Day, many families will gather to celebrate Dad. If Dad has Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, the celebration may be different and full of complicated emotions. While Dad may be physically present, he [View More]
For a person living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, a “simple vacation” can be anything but “simple.” Whether a vacation is just on the other side of town or across the country, careful planning and preparation is [View More]
What Is a Memory Café? Originating in the Netherlands, Dutch psychiatrist Dr. Bere Miesen introduced a memory café in 1997 to break the stigma associated with dementia. A memory café is a meeting place for caregivers and individuals living [View More]
