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Confronting The Nation's Crisis Of Care
Experts estimate that 70% of today's 65-year-olds will need long-term care in the future, but the supply of caregivers is decreasing. Nursing homes are becoming more expensive and inaccessible for low and moderate-income families. The article discusse...
Still there: Alzheimer's has ravaged his mother's memory, but music brings her back!
This touching story of Adam Kaye and his mother, Marti Kaye, illustrates the power of structured activities and how if they are started early can provide a lifeline for those with Alzheimer’s and their families as the disease progreses. Adam, a lifelong ...
A loved one's dementia will break your heart. Don't let it wreck your finances
Challenges managing or tracking finances can haunt those with cognitive decline and their families. Starting conversations about budgeting, setting up automated bill payments, and discussing ways to manage spending can help manage the person's financ...
Dementia care in the U.S. is costing every American $600 : The Indicator from Planet Money
The cost of Alzheimer’s and dementia is hitting familiies and the American public hard. With over 7 million people living with dementia in the United States, family members often face the difficult decisions and increasingly need low-cost activities such a...