With the help of federal funds, Alabama has launched a task force dedicated to dementia research. The task force focuses on six areas and will propose a plan of action in January 2025.
The communication skills of a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia will gradually decline, so caregivers need to know the stages of change and how best to communicate with a loved one through each stage.
Nothing quite prepares us for the unpredictable world of caregiving, but maintaining a consistent faith practice provides an anchor of support in difficult moments.
University of Mobile, with its new Ram Fitness Trail, is one of only 145 colleges worldwide to be honored through the “Exercise is Medicine” initiative.
“It’s easy to say God is good when life is good, but what about when it isn’t?” — A daughter reflects on the joys and challenges of her caregiving journey.
Sitting for hours at a desk or computer, in front of a television or in the driver’s seat of a car can lead to neck and back problems. A physician-approved stretching routine can help relieve pain and tension.
“There’s still no cure for Alzheimer’s, but catching it early can help with quality of life,” Samford professor Patricia Jumbo-Lucioni said at a recent workshop on dementia, part of a series of events scheduled in the coming weeks.
Older adults agree: “Better quality of life or the ‘life in your years’ is more important … than the number of years of their life.” Three UAB experts weigh in with tips on how to live healthier longer.
