July 17, 2020

Many Americans With Dementia Live in Homes With Guns

THURSDAY, July 16, 2020 -- Many people with dementia may have access to a gun in their home, yet few families have gotten advice from a doctor on how to handle the situation, a small new study finds.

In the United States, somewhere between 39% and 49% of older adults live in a home with firearms, the researchers said. Meanwhile, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

July 9, 2020

Nursing Homes Are Ground Zero for COVID-19

TUESDAY, May 26, 2020 -- No matter where you live, nursing homes and assisted living facilities are now lethal centers for COVID-19 in the United States.

Im fact, nursing home residents and workers now comprise between 30% and 40% of all COVID-19 related deaths in the United States, according to estimates.

June 18, 2020

COVID-19 Brings New Challenges to Alzheimer's Caregiving

WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2020 -- Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease comes with daily challenges and disruptions, and those have only increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to the risk of infection, contact with your loved one may now be off-limits or severely restricted. Caregivers probably need to wear masks, which may be confusing to someone with Alzheimer's. And, if your loved one gets sick, how do you deal with a doctor's office visit?

June 1, 2020

Caring for Dementia Patient During Pandemic? Try These Stress-Busting Tips

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- The coronavirus pandemic will put extra stress on caregivers of loved ones with dementias, so the Alzheimer's Foundation of America offers some advice.

"Reducing stress is always important for caregivers, and even more so now," said Charles Fuschillo Jr., the foundation's president and CEO.