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Caregiving

Dealing with stress in families with Alzheimers

Caregiver burnout is a serious issue among the caregivers, especially, when taking care makes you forget to take care of yourself. Dealing with stress is sometimes difficult, we would like to share some evidence-based tips for it.

Alzheimers

NEW FDA approved Alzheimer’s drug

The FDA has approved aducanumab - a novel drug for Alzheimer's disease, developed by a company Biogen. There are many discussions going on whether this approval was advantageous or had more negative sides to it. Why did FDA rush the approval for aducanumab?

Caregiving

Changing behaviour of people with Alzheimers

Loved ones that start developing dementia due to Alzheimer's disease or other causes start changing their behaviour, too. What are the things family caregivers notice and how they might change your life?

Alzheimers

Movies on dementia

Getting to know dementia through movies can be helpful. Keep in mind that few studies show that dementia is sometimes not accurately depicted and may reinforce stereotypes. We are sharing the following movie recommendations with our comments for each.