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Vermont residents are invited to a free educational conference hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association New England Region for individuals living with dementia and their families. The annual two-day New England

Maine residents are invited to a free educational conference hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association New England Region. The annual New England Family Conference is set for Friday and Saturday, March 1 and 2. This virtual event is open to individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, family caregivers and the general public. Live translation in Spanish […]

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These care delivery models are aimed at breaking down the often-impenetrable barriers between health care and social supports.

The new study examined four dementia care interventions through computer simulation models.

The researchers said that while Alzheimer's drugs hold great promise and tend to receive a lot of public attention, many well-researched ways to care for people with dementia do not involve medication. These methods could also help them stay safely at home longer.

A new study looked at how programs that prioritize helping caregivers of people with dementia may help keep people out of the hospital and in better health. By using interventions that don't require drugs, there's an effort to reduce not only the cost burden of the illness but also the overall well-being of the patient.

A computer simulation model has showed that four dementia-care interventions reduced nursing home admissions and improved quality of life compared to usual care, thereby, proving their effectiveness and economy, according to researchers. The researchers said that while Alzheimers drugs hold great

While new drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease tend to receive the most public attention, many well-researched ways to care for people with dementia don't involve medication.

Programs assisting people with dementia — and their caregivers — improve quality of life and care. But millions of unpaid family and friend caregivers may not know where or how to find help.