When a friend or family member begins caring for someone with dementia, they’re facing a challenging journey. As someone who cares about them, you want to offer support and encouragement. But sometimes, even well-meaning words can make a difficult situation feel worse. If you know someone who’s newly caring for
Here’s some genuinely exciting news that might surprise you: Researchers at UC San Francisco (UCSF) just found that having a dedicated care team to help you navigate dementia might do more for patients than the Alzheimer’s drugs that are available. But before you write off medications entirely, hold on—the best
The United States Department of Agriculture has released new dietary guidelines for Americans. Similar to author Michael Pollan’s advice to “eat food, not too much, mostly plants,” the new guidelines urge Americans to mostly eat real food, limit sugars, and avoid ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Most people can identify what real food is
February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and encouraging Americans to make heart-healthy choices. While most of us know that smoking, poor diet, and lack of exercise can harm our hearts, there are several unexpected factors that can also impact cardiovascular health. Here
The idiom “it takes a village” is often used when discussing care for young children. And while that’s true, caregivers of older adults know that it applies to them as well. A village of support is made of many different roles. Just as with caring for a young child, support
If you’ve been feeling lonely lately, you’re not alone. The World Health Organization has labeled social isolation and loneliness a global public health concern. New research from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University reveals why we should take this seriously. In a study published in Nature Human Behaviour, researchers
