Brookdale Blogs

Learn about seven signs that should cause you to look into Alzheimer's and dementia care for your loved one.

Try these nine inventions to help those with memory loss.

Dementia is complex and often misunderstood. Read on to uncover the mysteries of dementia.

Check out these five engaging activities for someone living with dementia.

Some evidence suggests that Alzheimer's disease could actually be caused by a virus — and if that’s the case, a cure for Alzheimer’s may eventually be in store.

Whether you are a professional caregiver in a long-term care setting, or you care for your senior loved one at home, here are some engagement ideas to put into practice.

Around 5.7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s and that number is growing. However, research indicates that one in three cases could potentially be slowed down or even prevented.

Today’s article in the Washington Post, “Changing ‘the tragedy narrative’: Why a growing camp is promoting a more joyful approach to Alzheimer’s” hits home for us at Brookdale.

This week the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Bill passed in the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. This bill will have a direct impact on the lives of the over five million Americans and their families living with this disease.

If you notice any of these signs when you’re home this holiday season, it might be time to talk to your loved one about their cognitive well-being.

Many ethical dilemmas can arise for those providing care for people living with dementia. As the disease progresses, you may ask whether it is ever OK to deceive a person with dementia for “their own good.”

Earlier this year, the Alzheimer’s Association announced its Dementia Care Practice Recommendations, which focus on person-centered care and the importance of life stories. Knowing the person and honoring the individual and their unique history, talents and passions allows us to offer meaningful programming that supports the identity of each resident.

General Hospital has embraced a topic close to reality for many of us. Mike Corbin, the father of Sonny Corinthos (Port Charles’s loveable crime boss) has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and Sonny and his extended family are caring for Mike at home in their mansion on Harbor View Road.

Last week, the Alzheimer’s Association released its 2018 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report. The numbers are heading in the same direction they typically do—up.

In a time when bipartisan cooperation in Washington D.C. seems out of reach, this week a bill passed that everyone can get behind: the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act.