Dementia-Friendly Airports: Making Air Travel Easier for Travelers and Caregivers
Dementia-friendly airports are helping make air travel less stressful and confusing for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Learn which U.S. airports are participating, what dementia-friendly travel support can include, and how families can prepare for a smoother airport experience.
Walking Beside a Mother Through Dementia: A Conversation with Chantal Patenaude
Author Chantal Patenaude reflects on caring for her mother through frontotemporal dementia, the moments that inspired her memoir It Is What It Is, and what she hopes other dementia caregivers will take from their story.
Dementia Prevention: New Research Identifies 14 Modifiable Risk Factors
Research suggests that nearly half of dementia cases may be linked to modifiable risk factors such as hearing loss, high blood pressure, inactivity, smoking, social isolation, and untreated vision loss. Learn what the latest research says about supporting brain health throughout life.
Mental Health Stigma Among Seniors: Understanding and Addressing the Challenge
Mental health stigma can prevent older adults from seeking support for depression, anxiety, loneliness, and other emotional challenges. Learn four common misconceptions among seniors and practical ways families, caregivers, and professionals can help overcome them.
What Does Independence Really Mean for Older Adults?
Independence for older adults is about more than doing everything alone. It means having choice, control, dignity, and the freedom to make decisions about daily life, routines, preferences, and support.