The number of people with dementia in 37 countries in and near Europe is likely to double to 18.8 million by 2050, according to Alzheimer Europe. That’s more than the 18 million predicted in previous forecasts. The Luxembourg-based organization also lowered estimates of the current dementia count by a…
Changes in the way older people handle their finances could be a sign that they are developing Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, studies suggest. An associate neurology professor in Oregon is taking the research a step further by trying to determine the types of behavioral changes that should…
Caroline Snoeij remembers a 94-year-old man with dementia weighing whether to make healthcare-related visits to her farm in central Holland. “I’ll come if you’ll let me clean the outside of the eggs” your chickens lay, he said in his best bargaining tone. A bemused Caroline and her husband IJsbrand agreed. The…
Researchers at Maastricht University Medical Center in the Netherlands have developed two online apps to improve the lives of people who care for dementia patients, and will soon create one for patients themselves. One app provides caregivers with information they can use to achieve balance in their lives. Those participating in…
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