A Guest Post by Mary Emma Allen

Should we use electronic tags or chips to help track people with Alzheimer’s or dementia who wander away and have no idea, or very little, about how to return? This controversial issue continues to make headlines.
The issue also draws mixed reactions from people who care for Alzheimer’s […]

Posted on January 31st, 2008 by AGIS Staff
Filed under: Alzheimer's, Eldercare, Technology | 3 Comments »

The Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University of Medicine have just devel-oped a new device to detect the cognitive loss associated with early stage Alzheimer’s disease. A simple 10 minute scan with the machine allows doctors to quickly assess the particular stage of the disease and prescribe treatments to delay and offset the […]

Posted on January 28th, 2008 by Mark Lindsey
Filed under: Alzheimer's, Research, Technology | No Comments »

Assistive Technology (AT) is increasingly becoming accepted as a way to help the elderly live a more independent and healthier life. This warm reception comes from both caregivers and seniors alike. An increasing numbers of baby boomers reach retirement each day, and prefer to live at home and be independent for as long as possible. […]

Posted on January 22nd, 2008 by Emme Levine
Filed under: Eldercare, Resources, Sandwich Generation, Technology, Working Caregivers | No Comments »