Explore the powerful link between Alzheimer's and art. Uncover how creative expression can benefit those living with Alzheimer's disease.

Explore the evolution of Alzheimer's understanding over time. Learn how research has shaped our knowledge.

The Alzheimer’s Association welcomes today’s announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) about their plan to enable access to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) traditionally approved Alzheimer’s treatments. The announcement — which includes additional details about its own low touch registry — is an important development for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. 

The Alzheimer’s Association celebrates today’s U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) action to grant traditional approval of Leqembi® (lecanemab, Eisai/Biogen) for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease. This is the first Alzheimer’s treatment granted traditional approval that changes the underlying course of the disease.

Supporting a family member affected by a relative living with dementia is challenging. Learn how you can help make this journey smoother for all involved.

As we age, many of us naturally start to worry about our memory. Learn the leading causes of memory loss and how we can slow the process down.

Everyone needs to exercise to improve their body and mind. Think Fit is offering classes designed for individuals with early stages of dementia, Alzheimer’s or mild cognitive impairment. Exercise has been proven beneficial to these groups and people and Think Fit has a program designed especially for them.
 

Seniors with dementia face several challenges navigating through the house. They tend to be anxious and confused, so they can easily misplace items around the house. It is also important to note that for people with dementia, living at home instills independence. There is a need to ensure a conducive environment by making specific changes at home. Senior Helpers serves the Richmond area, and offers tips for an organized home for better dementia care, as listed below. 

If you are the adult child or spouse of a senior with dementia, you know just how important it is to make sure that they are properly cared for as their dementia worsens. One way to do this is to ensure that the home that they spend their time in is well suited to them and meets their needs. Having a home that is organized and functions well for someone with dementia, can make a big difference for them. Here are some great tips for organizing a home for better dementia care.

Swimming is an excellent form of exercise for aging adults. Swimming boosts a slow, sluggish metabolism, facilitates good digestion, and gets the blood flowing. It engages and challenges every muscle in the body, improves coordination, and builds respiratory endurance. It also offers an entirely non-impact workout that's perfect for those with sore muscles and joints, or brittle, easily injured bones. However, if your loved one has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or has already been battling this disease for some time, swimming provides an important and surprising range of additional benefits impacting memory, cognition, and social engagement among other things. At Senior Helpers of Richmond, we want to share four benefits of swimming.