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Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is an enormous responsibility. Learn how you can watch for the warning signs of caregiver stress and what you can do to help cope with being a caregiver.
Helpful tips for providing a bath or shower for your loved one when their ability to independently manage their personal hygiene declines.
A home that is dementia friendly can decrease your loved one's risk of falling and provide freedom to use their own abilities.
Learn about a new form of dementia, called LATE. The article discusses how many people may have this form of dementia, the brain regions that are affected by this disorder, how it is currently diagnosed, and the next steps for research.
Technology today makes living with low vision easier, experts say.
While many of us may someday have to quit driving due to safety concerns brought on by age, driving may become especially difficult for an older person if the normal aging process is exacerbated by a disease, such as Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, or glaucoma.
Learn about foods to eat and foods to avoid for life-long health.
Healthy living benefits overall physical well-being, which helps promote overall eye health. Learn more about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while living with an eye disease.
Learn some helpful tips and advice on managing the emotional impact of vision loss.
As the Vice President of Clinical Trial Development at Biogen, Samantha Budd Haeberlein, PhD, leads the company’s worldwide clinical trials on Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Haeberlein recently spoke with BrightFocus Foundation, whose Alzheimer’s Disease Research program currently supports 133 research projects worldwide.