Featured article: NEUROSCIENCE NEWS on September 2, 2019 Summary: Researchers have identified the location of dysfunctional brain networks that lead to impaired sentence production and word-finding in primary progressive aphasia (PPA). PPA can occur in those with neurodegenerative diseases, such as frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Mapping the networks allows clinicians to apply non-invasive brain […]

Original article by Dee Rapposelli July 5, 2017 RESEARCH UPDATE Distinguishing dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) from Alzheimer disease (AD) has been a challenge. DLB is often misdiagnosed as AD only to be correctly revealed at autopsy. Missed or misdiagnosed DLB has persisted despite consensus diagnostic criteria published at the end of 2005.1 A recently updated consensus report of the […]

The seven stages of Alzheimer’s are helpful in finding the words to discuss Alzheimer’s. Caregivers find them particularly useful in support groups, as well as in conversations with doctors and other professionals.  Although the progression of Alzheimer’s disease can be slowed down today thanks to today’s medications, it cannot as of yet be stopped. The […]

APATHY strikes 90% of people with dementia, sooner or later. Faster decline and care problems result. Apathy is the most common neuropsychiatric symptom of dementia, with a bigger impact than memory loss. Proper stimulation makes all the difference. Learn why. No alt text provided for this image A new study from the University of Exeter […]

Originally published on March 26, 2015 by Larissa Romensky The monochord sound bed and its powers Sound therapist Denise Davis of Harcourt strums her monochord sound bed (ABC Central Victoria:Larissa Romensky) As Denise strums the strings beneath the large wooden ‘bed’ the vibrations can be felt beneath the surface. This wooden instrument with 55 strings […]

Dementia and Gut Bacteria: New Research Shows Link A new study presented at the International Stroke Conference and published online in the Scientific Reports journal has found a correlation between dementia and gut bacteria – finding that the depletion of certain gut bacteria results in an increased risk of the disease. Learn more about the […]

Reprint of an article on improving sleep and the life of someone living with a dementia: Dementia Care: Re-Connecting with The Sleep Kit May 23, 2018 Author is Eve Baird My nightly routine consists of washing my face, brushing my teeth, and reading my book. I’m sure that as you read this, you’re thinking about […]

If a man lives to be 100, how many people will take the time to honor his long and productive life? The International Caregivers Association, LLC is mourning following the death of our first Chairman of the Board, Sir Norman Duncan. He always served the association well and without reservation. He died at Martinsburg VA […]

This article is a reprint of “4 MYTHS ABOUT AGING” at Aging Defeated. These guidelines apply to everyone and also apply to those living with a dementia; especially someone who has been able to contain their dementia with Energy Medicine. More information on containing a dementia is available at https://internationalcaregiversassociation.com/ Not long ago, most folks […]

Reprint from NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 20, 2019 Summary: A neuroimaging study on house sparrows reveals changes in the dopaminergic system could be a physiological mechanism underlying the negative behavioral effects of chronic stress. The findings shed light on stress and resilience in wildlife and humans. Source: Louisiana State University A biologist at Louisiana State University conducted a pioneering […]