Reducing dementia risk
Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effect
Alcohol and other drugs can overpower the reward pathways of the brain... But in recent years, we have learned that [...]
Engagement in dementia care
TEDx Talk: Rehumanizing Medicine – Bringing Compassion to the Forefront of Patient Care
Explore Dr. Anthony Orsini's insights on the importance of compassion and human connection in healthcare. We beam a light on [...]
Promoting caregiver well-being
What’s the best diet for healthy sleep? A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more restful z’s
A balanced diet is one key factor in getting a restful night’s sleep.... More and more research points to linkages [...]
Transforming thoughts
See me – hear me
Dear friends, We are holding this space for “transforming thoughts." Some are written specifically for the dementia community. All are [...]
The cycle of life surrounds us
Inspiring new beginnings in caring for people living with dementia
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (July 8, 1926 – August 24, 2004) was a Swiss-American psychiatrist, a pioneer in near-death studies, and author of the internationally [...]
Managing dementia complexities
Just adding nursing home staff won’t ensure quality dementia care
“Our findings highlight the fact that high-quality care involves not only increased staffing, but also specialized training in practices proven to [...]
Most striking: Unpaid caregiving
Dementia takes a toll on finances and family
People with dementia often face a rapid rise in unpaid and paid home care, and major erosion of net worth [...]
Understanding the issues
Empowerment Through Knowledge: Delve into the Comprehensive Dementia Justice Report
Best of 2023 dementia research - the Comprehensive Dementia Justice Report Knowledge is power, and understanding the issues at hand [...]
Advocate and champion for many!
In-Depth Exploration: A Closer Look at Kate Swaffer and Her Mission
Through her continued advocacy against the violation of human rights for people living with dementia, Kate Swaffer is protecting others [...]
Heroes in the truest sense
2023 Change Catalysts: Honoring Kate Swaffer & Linda Steele – Visionaries Behind the Dementia Justice Report
The report found many common beliefs amongst all stakeholders about the need for reparations. This includes recognition of the human [...]
A call to action in 2024
2023 Breaking News: Unveiling the Critical Dementia Justice Report
Linda and Kate's work was published in The Health and Human Rights Journal at Harvard University in December 2022. The [...]
Moving forward in 2024
2023 Breaking News: The Dementia Justice Report – Research headline news of the year
It's not about moving on. It's about moving forward - by shedding light on dementia care realities in 2023. Authors: Linda [...]