We’ve come a long way in our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease since the discovery of the condition in the early 1900s, and we’re learning more every day. There are currently almost 100 disease-modifying treatments in clinical trials. However, we still...

Twinkling lights and festive songs herald the arrival of the holiday season, a time typically filled with family, joy, and tradition. When a loved one has Alzheimer’s, these occasions can feel different. Family members may wonder if they can still host as...

In just 30 minutes, you can experience what it feels like to have dementia. Participants in groups of four will see, hear and experience the world as someone with dementia does. Afterward, the small group will process the experience. Most caregivers...

In just 30 minutes, you can experience what it feels like to have dementia. Participants in groups of four will see, hear and experience the world as someone with dementia does. Afterward, the small group will process the experience. Most caregivers...

Improving Understanding of Dementia Symptoms The Right at Home Upstate home care agency team and the Greenville Health System’s Oconee Memorial Memory Support Program will be offering an opportunity to participate in a special interactive experience that...

Experiencing the Impact of Dementia Symptoms Autumn Leaves Memory Care Assisted Living will be hosting members of the Right at Home Upstate staff as presenters for a unique interactive experience called Dementia Live. This special event challenges...

Caring for a family member with dementia is a challenging journey, often filled with emotional and physical strains. While the primary caregiver bears the brunt of these challenges, other family members can provide meaningful support—even from far away...

Falling can happen to anyone, but certain conditions common among older adults increase the risk. These risk factors include vision loss, hearing problems, balance disorders, arthritis, osteoporosis, and the effects of a stroke. Experts also identify...

Join us at this amazing event to help the Foothills Area YMCA raise funds to add a new gym and other amenities. The “Frank Sinatra & Friends” show features the exciting music of Frank Sinatra combined with classic hit songs from the likes of Dean Martin...

When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, they and their loved ones may actually be relieved—briefly—to finally have an explanation for troubling symptoms. Very often, symptoms of dementia have been present for almost...