Katie Brandt Shares 5 Critical Dementia Caregiving Tips
Caregiver to both her young husband and her father with dementia, now she’s supporting others in the caregiver journey.
The 3 Stages of Alzheimer’s: What To Expect and What To Do
What to expect and what to do during each stage of Alzheimer’s to ensure the best possible quality of life and peace of mind.
VIDEO: Memory and Aging Program Featured on WCVB’s “Chronicle”
A look inside the Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital and how Southern New Englanders are contributing to the mounting battle against Alzheimer’s.
Weathering the Journey After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Carole Rowe, a nurse by profession as well as a caregiver to her husband, shares her thoughts and advice on weathering the journey that comes after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
5 Holiday Tips for Caregivers of Those With Alzheimer’s
The holidays should be joyful, but they can bring on extra stress for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, as well as for their caregivers. Here are five ways to stress less so that you both can have a happier holiday season.
Caregiver Martha Langer on Positivity, Participation and Hope
Martha and her mother have been involved in the ENGAGE clinical study since 2015. The experience has given her special insights – as well as hope and perspective – in her role as caregiver to a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
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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