Seniors For Living

It’s the sixth leading cause of death and the only disease that cannot be prevented, cured or slowed. It afflicts approximately 5.4 million Americans, a number that grows by the second. Catch these and other startling stats in this video, ...

“When it comes to Alzheimer’s patients, studies have shown that music reduces agitation or improves behavioral issues such as violent outbursts,” says a new post on the Alzheimer’s Association blog.

Many dementia caregivers, whether in assisted living or ...

If you think college students don’t care about Alzheimer’s, you’re wrong.

Last August, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America created AFA on Campus, a new division that “builds on the momentum” of their AFA Teens program.

I ...

There won't be any mail today, and if you went to work, your morning commute was probably more pleasant than most Mondays.

Today, many schools, businesses, banks, and other organizations are closed for the President's Day holiday, but for assisted ...

Caregivers everywhere are faced with a difficult decision when they come to a crossroad in the caregiving journey. Sometimes it is a medical emergency (a fall that leads to a fracture, a wandering incident in the case of Alzheimer's, or ...

Alzheimer's is in the news often these days, and the increasing media coverage is long overdue. From treatment and research updates to caregiving profiles and other special interest stories, Alzheimer's is finally getting national attention.

The legislative passage of NAPA (...

As more grey and white hairs overtake the dark coat of our nine-year-old Boston Terrier, my husband and I have started affectionately referring to him as George Clooney, still distinguished and dashingly handsome (and perhaps more so) because of his ...

I never spent much time in my grandparents’ bedroom, unless you count sneaking through it to get to the master bathroom, where I would try on Grandma’s perfume or powder my face with her makeup. My sisters and cousins ...

The Unforgettables is a chorus comprised of older adults with dementia.

It's based in New York City and includes 22 members diagnosed with early to middle-stage dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, paired up with 11 of their caregivers, a spouse, child or friend.

Researchers from NYU Langone Medical Center's Center of Excellence on Brain Aging spearheaded the effort.

Chorus members meet once a week to practice and are joined by musicians who serve ...

Wandering is a common behavior of people with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. In fact, about 60 percent of those who suffer from dementia such as Alzheimer's Disease wander, and many of them who aren't found in 24 hours may risk death because ...