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Learn about various causes of increased eye pressure that result from eye trauma and how this medical problem is managed.
Citing research showing a strong link between dietary patterns and age-related vision disease, Tufts University researcher Sheldon Rowan, PhD, told a recent BrightFocus Chat about the impact of lifestyle choices, such as diet and exercise, on the likelihood of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness.
Both COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s are having an exaggerated impact on elderly communities of color. Learn why that’s the case, and gain insights on handling this crisis as best practices are developed.
Are you thinking you may wish to participate in a clinical trial, but you aren’t sure how to get started? BrightFocus Foundation and Antidote – a third-party clinical trial matching service – have teamed up to make it easier to search for and find a clinical trial that is right for you.
Care for our aging parents, especially those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, is difficult whether we are there, or at a distance. Learn some practical tips that will help you care for a relative who lives in another state or country.
Learn some tips and strategies for helping an elderly parent retire from driving.
Making decisions about what kind of care to start for your loved one can create stress and anxiety for any decision maker. The kind of care to choose – home care, adult daycare, assisted living, or memory care-- is not always clear. This article provides some helpful information on home care that can help you in the decision-making process.
Sleep is critical to the quality of life. Our latest expert article provides helpful tips for improving the quality of sleep for caregivers and persons with Alzheimer’s.
Understand the options for covering the costs of care when a loved one has Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.
Learn about lifestyle changes that may help prevent age-related macular degeneration.
