Brookdale Blogs

One of the most compelling accounts of sustaining a relationship with a loved one with dementia has just come from Susan Schneider Williams, wife of the late comedian Robin Williams.

Many of the risk factors for breast cancer are things we can’t control like gender, age and genetic factors. But there are some lifestyle habits that can help reduce risk.

We live in a culture where there are constant negative attitudes about age. Staying positive requires a fair amount of swimming against the tide.

When we talk about the way dementia affects the whole family, we usually are referring to a caregiver daughter or the spouse of someone who lives with dementia. But these aren’t the only family members affected; dementia can also have a big impact on kids.

Three studies presented at this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) show that there are things baby boomers can do to reduce the chances of being affected by cognitive decline.