Administration boosts funding for Alzheimer’s research

The government spent about $450 million in 2011 on research for Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

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Helping your parents stay out of the nursing home

Aging parents and their children sometimes disagree over the issues of safety versus independent living.

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Are You a Caregiver for a Grump?

Having a chronic disease can turn even easygoing personalities into Eeyores who are chronically negative and glum. When a loved one’s dark clouds rain on your ability to get things done (or to simply make it through the day cheerfully yourself), try these strategies.

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Senior Moment or Something Worse? Yes/No Test May Tell

When are “senior moments” just a normal part of healthy aging, and when are they a sign of something more serious such as Alzheimer’s disease?

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New Insight Into Aging Brains

Understanding the factors behind healthy mental aging has become an increasingly vital one for societies with large elderly populations.

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