The Elder Care Alliance Blog

If you’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, you may feel overwhelmed and uncertain. But by recognizing important next steps to take, you

If you’re over 60, you’ve likely been targeted by scammers looking to clean out your nest egg. Senior scams come in a variety of formats, but they

As you consider a move to assisted living, you may fear having to give up beloved hobbies and activities. But the truth is, assisted living communities encourage

You may have noticed that the terms Alzheimer’s and dementia often are used interchangeably. While the two conditions can be similar, they also encompass important differences. Experts

In a doctor’s office, it’s easy to forget the questions you meant to ask – especially if you’re there for treatment of a specific illness or injury

Your brain—if it only worked as well as it should, you'd always be able to find your keys, finish projects in half as much time and come

When someone you love has dementia: Coping strategies for caregivers Caring for a loved one who is ill requires patience and compassion, and when that loved one

When Mary stopped by her sister Sophia's for coffee—at Sophia's request— Sophia seemed surprised to see her. And Mary couldn't help but notice that Sophia was wearing

How would you like to blow out 100 birthday candles? More than 84,000 people living in the U.S. today have reached that mark, and the number of

Can't find your keys again? While it's natural to lose brain cells as you age, take these steps to boost your memory's muscle. Can't find your keys