Planning for the Future After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Receiving an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis is very difficult, but planning ahead can reduce stress and worry. Here are 4 steps to take.
Resources for Advance Care Planning
People in the early stages of dementia should be supported to make as many decisions as possible to ensure their future care and support best matches what they would want. Care planning is an important conversation to have, and it should be an ongoing discussion....
The Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital is a world-wide leader in the fight against Alzheimer's. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough treatments for Alzheimer's disease through cutting-edge research into early detection and treatment.
Our research and future breakthroughs depend on the participation of people with normal memory who may be at risk for dementia and those who are already experiencing memory loss, as well as the support of committed community partners, supporters and volunteers.
Can Healthy Lifestyle Reduce Risk for Cognitive Decline?
Can healthy lifestyle changes help to protect memory and thinking in aging adults who are at risk? We’re looking for people ages 60 – 79 to participate in the U.S. POINTER study to find out.
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Time to Change Attitudes on Alzheimer’s – Neurologist with the Disease Explains Why
After spending 25 years caring for Alzheimer’s patients Dr. Daniel Gibbs developed the disease himself. He’s now been living with it for at least 13 years, and he’s on a mission to spread an important message.
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