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Understanding Alzheimer’s: Essential Resources for Baby Boomers
Welcome to our Alzheimer’s resource page, specifically designed for Baby Boomers. Here, you’ll find a curated selection of expert insights, recommended books, informative podcasts, and insightful articles dedicated to understanding cognitive disorders. Gain valuable knowledge, discover effective Caregiving strategies, and find support for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s. Explore the expertise of our contributors and access resources that provide guidance and encouragement on this challenging journey.
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The boomers are now passing the age of 70 to the tune of 10,000 per day! Age is a nonmodifiable risk factor for dementia. The older you get, the higher your risk of getting the disease. Longevity also plays a role in this crisis. The cost of care increases exponentially the longer someone lives with…
The boomers are now passing the age of 70 to the tune of 10,000 per day! Age is a nonmodifiable risk factor for dementia. The older you get, the higher your risk of getting the disease. Longevity also…
The boomers are now passing the age of 70 to the tune of 10,000 per day! Age is a nonmodifiable risk factor for dementia. The older you get, the higher your risk of getting the disease. Longevity also plays a role in this crisis. The cost of care increases exponentially the longer someone lives with the disease.These stats are chilling. Boomers are now in their sixties, and seventies, and are facing increasing risks of developing dementia. This book focuses on boomers as we go through our later years. The aging process is tough, and there are so many changes that we don’t feel we have an…
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is "Dementia & Denial" featuring hosts Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton. Lori La Bey: Lori La Bey is the founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks and is co-founder of Dementia Map global resource…
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is "Dementia & Denial" featuring hosts Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton. Lori La Bey: …
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is "Dementia & Denial" featuring hosts Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton. Lori La Bey: Lori La Bey is the founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks and is co-founder of Dementia Map global resource directory and the co-host of Conscious Caregiving with L & L. Lori’s mother who lived with dementia for 30 years. Her goal has always been to shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world. She offers a variety of free resources to educate, empower, connect, and decrease stigm…
Lance A. Slatton CSCM
November 19, 2024 
Astrocytes — named for their star-like shape — are a type of brain cell as abundant as neurons in the central nervous system, but little is known about their role in brain health and disease.Many neurological diseases are caused by or result in the loss of cells in the central nervous system…
Astrocytes — named for their star-like shape — are a type of brain cell as abundant as neurons in the central nervous system, but little is known about their role in brain health and disease.M…
Astrocytes — named for their star-like shape — are a type of brain cell as abundant as neurons in the central nervous system, but little is known about their role in brain health and disease.Many neurological diseases are caused by or result in the loss of cells in the central nervous system. Some diseases are a result of the loss of specific cells, such as the loss of motor neurons in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the loss of dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson’s disease and the loss of GABAergic neurons in Huntington’s disease.For other neurodegenerative conditions, like…
David Cravit
November 19, 2024 Scientists continue to learn more about the causes of Alzheimer’s disease, with each new discovery opening up more potential for prevention and treatment. At SuperAging News, we strive to keep you informed, and we’ve reported here, here and here on some of the most important new findings. Now a …
Scientists continue to learn more about the causes of Alzheimer’s disease, with each new discovery opening up more potential for prevention and treatment. At SuperAging News, we strive to keep you i…
Scientists continue to learn more about the causes of Alzheimer’s disease, with each new discovery opening up more potential for prevention and treatment. At SuperAging News, we strive to keep you informed, and we’ve reported here, here and here on some of the most important new findings. Now a Flemish research team has discovered, in mice, a protective pathway against Alzheimer’s.As reported here, “the findings open up new research avenues in the search for therapies that could halt or prevent the accumulation of brain damage occurring in Alzheimer’s.”Alzheimer’s disease…
David Cravit
November 19, 2024 
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations."The topic of this episode is "Dementia & Denial" featuring hosts Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton.Lori La Bey:Lori La Bey is the founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks and is co-founder of Dementia Map …
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations."The topic of this episode is "Dementia & Denial" featuring hosts Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton. …
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations."The topic of this episode is "Dementia & Denial" featuring hosts Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton.Lori La Bey:Lori La Bey is the founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks and is co-founder of Dementia Map global resource directory and the co-host of Conscious Caregiving with L & L.Lori’s mother who lived with dementia for 30 years. Her goal has always been to shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world.She offers a variety of free resources to educate, empower, connect, a…
Lance A. Slatton CSCM
November 19, 2024 
It's easy to overlook the ways we support others, especially when it comes to intermittent caregiving. Perhaps you help an elderly neighbor with yard work every few weeks, or regularly drive a friend to medical appointments. These acts of kindness, while seemingly small, constitute caregiving. Recog…
It's easy to overlook the ways we support others, especially when it comes to intermittent caregiving. Perhaps you help an elderly neighbor with yard work every few weeks, or regularly drive a friend …
It's easy to overlook the ways we support others, especially when it comes to intermittent caregiving. Perhaps you help an elderly neighbor with yard work every few weeks, or regularly drive a friend to medical appointments. These acts of kindness, while seemingly small, constitute caregiving. Recognizing yourself as a caregiver, even if your contributions are sporadic, is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it validates the importance of the support you provide, acknowledging the positive impact you have on someone's life. Secondly, it opens doors to valuable resources and support netwo…
Jennifer Fink
November 19, 2024 
The Face-off! An Open Letter to the World's Premier Alzheimer's Researchers An Explanation …
The Face-off! An Open Letter to the World's Premier Alzheimer's Researchers …
The Face-off! An Open Letter to the World's Premier Alzheimer's Researchers An Explanation In June 2024 the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association. [20 authors from 5 countries]1 dramatically re-defined Alzheimer’s disease (AD), as “a purely biological process”, to be diagnosed solely by AD biomarkers (brain imaging or biofluid tests revealin…
Ken Frumkin
November 18, 2024 
When Your Aging Loved One is in Crisis When an aging loved one experiences a crisis, it can be a stressful and overwhelming time for families. Whether it’s a sudden health decline, an unexpected hospitalization, or a significan…
When Your Aging Loved One is in Crisis When an aging loved one experiences a crisis, it can be a stressful and overwhelming time …
When Your Aging Loved One is in Crisis When an aging loved one experiences a crisis, it can be a stressful and overwhelming time for families. Whether it’s a sudden health decline, an unexpected hospitalization, or a significant change in their living situation, knowing how to respond effectively is crucial. A care manager can provide invaluable support during these challenging times, ensuring that your loved one receives the best possible care while helping to alleviate the stress on family members. …
April Ibarra
November 18, 2024 
As an Alzheimer’s gene carrier, taking the fight to the disease is personal for Greg Mason, CEO of SilverAssist, who completed a 444-mile charity cycling fundraiser to spread awareness and raise funds for research, education, support and care. Plus, a passion project of educating endurance athlete…
As an Alzheimer’s gene carrier, taking the fight to the disease is personal for Greg Mason, CEO of SilverAssist, who completed a 444-mile charity cycling fundraiser to spread awareness and raise fun…
As an Alzheimer’s gene carrier, taking the fight to the disease is personal for Greg Mason, CEO of SilverAssist, who completed a 444-mile charity cycling fundraiser to spread awareness and raise funds for research, education, support and care. Plus, a passion project of educating endurance athletes on international events turned into Strambecco. Hear insights on how SilverAssist is supporting families and seniors in the later stages of life through Veterans Affairs assistance and advisory services.Consider a donation in the fight against Alzheimer’s HERE.Learn about Strambecco rides HERE.…
Bridge the Gap Network
November 18, 2024 
Darlene Greene, co-author of the book Echoes of Grace and Strength – Real Life Stories of Women’s transformation and Triumph, survived and learned to thrive following the trauma of two narcissistic husbands. Questioning how she could be so duped in love and yet smart and savvy at work, the ret…
Darlene Greene, co-author of the book Echoes of Grace and Strength – Real Life Stories of Women’s transformation and Triumph, survived and learned to thrive following the trauma of two narcissisti…
Darlene Greene, co-author of the book Echoes of Grace and Strength – Real Life Stories of Women’s transformation and Triumph, survived and learned to thrive following the trauma of two narcissistic husbands. Questioning how she could be so duped in love and yet smart and savvy at work, the retired Navy Commander overcame the most significant obstacles in her life, her first two marriages, to thrive in executive leadership and senior management positions across diverse industries, including positions such as: Three Commanding Officer positions in the Navy, Vice President of Strategic Tec…
Dan Amzallag
November 15, 2024 
As the holiday season approaches, it's time filled with joy, celebration, and family gatherings. However, it’s also crucial for us to be vigilant when visiting our older family members. With concern from my listeners growing every year post-Thanksgiving, I felt the need to emphasize the importance…
As the holiday season approaches, it's time filled with joy, celebration, and family gatherings. However, it’s also crucial for us to be vigilant when visiting our older family members. With concern…
As the holiday season approaches, it's time filled with joy, celebration, and family gatherings. However, it’s also crucial for us to be vigilant when visiting our older family members. With concern from my listeners growing every year post-Thanksgiving, I felt the need to emphasize the importance of spotting the “red flags” when it comes to the well-being of our loved ones.Why Don’t They Tell Us?It’s perplexing why older family members often don’t share their struggles. The fear of losing independence is a significant factor. Many seniors fear the idea of losing their autonomy or …
Lori Williams
November 15, 2024 
Being a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be emotionally exhausting—but it’s also financially draining. Carlos Olivas shares his experience caring for his father, Carlos Olivas, and the hidden financial responsibilities caregivers often face. From home repairs to balancing side jo…
Being a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be emotionally exhausting—but it’s also financially draining. Carlos Olivas shares his experience caring for his father, Carlos Olivas, and…
Being a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be emotionally exhausting—but it’s also financially draining. Carlos Olivas shares his experience caring for his father, Carlos Olivas, and the hidden financial responsibilities caregivers often face. From home repairs to balancing side jobs, the constant pressure to keep up can feel overwhelming. Watch as he opens up about the sacrifices he made and the struggle to make ends meet.-------------------------------------------------🧑💻Want to know more about Adaptive Equipment & Caregiving Corner? Visit us here ➡ https…
Cindy Hardin-Weiss
November 13, 2024 
