Amy Dickinson, of “Ask Amy” fame, recently appeared on National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation” to discuss how to talk to parents about aging. Also included in the discussion were Joseph Coughlin, director and founder of the MIT AgeLab, and callers from around the country. Participants shared similar concerns addressed in AGIS’ Forum, such […]

Posted on February 13th, 2008 by Stephen Fox
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A few simple tips can help you begin to communicate better with a loved one suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s. Solid communication skills can make your caregiving role less stressful and may help you build a stronger relationship with your loved one.
In the early stages, your loved one can take part in his or her […]

Posted on January 30th, 2008 by Beth Seidelhuber
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Every case of Alzheimer’s is different, but people in the early stages of the disease do tend to exhibit common warning signs. Some of these symptoms overlap with ordinary mental changes that occur as we age. With Alzheimer’s disease, symptoms typically increase gradually, becoming more and more persistent.
Memory loss about recent events or re-cently learned […]

Posted on January 29th, 2008 by Beth Seidelhuber
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