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Create a Memory Box for Loved Ones with DementiaCreate a Memory Box for Loved Ones with Dementia

Create a Memory Box for Loved Ones with Dementia

We’ve all felt the tug of something tangible snapping us back to moments in our past, such as the whiff…

3 years ago
Gifts for People with DementiaGifts for People with Dementia

Gifts for People with Dementia

As the holiday season approaches, finding the right gifts for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease need not be difficult.…

3 years ago
Finding Your Ikigai: The Search for a Meaningful LifeFinding Your Ikigai: The Search for a Meaningful Life

Finding Your Ikigai: The Search for a Meaningful Life

As part of the “Great Resignation,” many people are examining their work and picking new priorities for themselves. They’re using…

3 years ago
Get Your Important Healthcare and Financial Documents in OrderGet Your Important Healthcare and Financial Documents in Order

Get Your Important Healthcare and Financial Documents in Order

No one anticipates a catastrophic illness, a medical emergency, or sudden death, but it happens. And if it happens to…

3 years ago
Downsizing Your Home? 5 Tips to Pare Down Your StuffDownsizing Your Home? 5 Tips to Pare Down Your Stuff

Downsizing Your Home? 5 Tips to Pare Down Your Stuff

At age 68, Mary knew the time had come to sell the family’s two-flat on Chicago’s North Side that her…

3 years ago
In Older Adults, Urinary Tract Infections Can Cause ConfusionIn Older Adults, Urinary Tract Infections Can Cause Confusion

In Older Adults, Urinary Tract Infections Can Cause Confusion

If an older adult you love or care for becomes easily agitated, disoriented, or confused, your first thought probably won’t…

3 years ago
Limitations of Genetic Test for Alzheimer’s RiskLimitations of Genetic Test for Alzheimer’s Risk

Limitations of Genetic Test for Alzheimer’s Risk

When Ann learned about a test that could reveal whether she had a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, the…

4 years ago
The Power of a Life StoryThe Power of a Life Story

The Power of a Life Story

Crafting a Memoir Helps Older Adults Connect By Melissa Ramsdell   Chicagoan Beth Finke knows the power of a memoir.…

4 years ago
Eating for Your AgeEating for Your Age

Eating for Your Age

A healthy aging diet Let’s face it: Nutrition needs evolve as we age. And healthy eating is important for healthy…

4 years ago
Controversial Drug Targets Early Alzheimer’sControversial Drug Targets Early Alzheimer’s

Controversial Drug Targets Early Alzheimer’s

Meg Will began noticing changes in her mother’s behavior when her mother turned 80. Her mother was sharp — after…

4 years ago