Calculate Your Brain Age
You may be wondering what, exactly, “brain age” means, why it may be important to you, and what you may be able to do to help protect it.
Alzheimer’s
Longest Day
The purpose of The Longest Day is to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. From sunrise to sunset, families and friends of all ages will be choosing an activity to raise funds and awareness for research and programs to end Alzheimer’s disease.
What Is My Dad’s Legacy and How Do I Preserve It?
When my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, our family had the same disparaging realization with which far too many others have been met: he’s going to forget us. As his disease has progressed, however, I have also begun to think about not forgetting him. By this I mean not forgetting who he used to be, the …
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Mother’s Day Gifts and Traditions for Moms with Dementia
As we near Mother’s Day, let’s honor all moms, paying special attention to the 13 million women in the US who are living with Alzheimer’s disease either as a patient or a caregiver.
Spring Cleaning the Home and the Mind
Interestingly, recent research is finding that the state of one’s physical environment is often inextricably tied to one’s mental state. That is, physical clutter in one’s home can be a significant contributor to mental clutter in the form of depression, anxiety, etc.
3 Reasons You Need a BEACON40 Light Routine
It’s never too early to begin a daily routine with BEACON40. The lights are safe, quiet and noninvasive. They’re designed to fade into the background while you go about your daily routines, like watching TV, reading, or answering emails.
Why Focusing Alzheimer’s Research on Women Improves the Economy
March is International Women’s month. For those of us focused on advancing innovative technologies that bring hope and help to families battling dementia, we remember that Alzheimer’s disease impacts women more than men. Women are more likely to develop the disease and women are more likely to provide unpaid care for individuals experiencing dementia.
Finding Local Caregiver Resources
In honor of National Caregivers Day, we have compiled 10 tips that every caregiver should know. A caregiver’s work is never done, but these tips can help to provide a framework for care.
Next Wave Leadership Podcast: Wendy Bronfin, CEO at BRIGHT
In this episode of Next Wave Leadership, Wendy Bronfin, the Co-founder and CEO of BRIGHT, discusses her career, BRIGHT and the science behind its light therapy.
National Caregiver’s Day Tips
In honor of National Caregivers Day, we have compiled 10 tips that every caregiver should know. A caregiver’s work is never done, but these tips can help to provide a framework for care.