dementia

June was Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, but the Michigan Alzheimer's Association says these should be year-round priorities.More than 200,000 Michiganders over age 65 are living with Alzheimer's - although only about half receive a doctor's diagnosis. This can delay necessary care and future planning.

As the size of the U.S. population age 65 and older continues to grow, so too will the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.By 2050, the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s is projected to grow to 12.7 million, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

AARP Michigan's Vital Voices survey results are in, and more than 700 Michigan adults 45 and older say they are most concerned with staying mentally sharp as they age

The Northwoods Memory Café is returning to Rhinelander.It’s a way for people in the early stages of dementia and their caregivers to get together with people going through something similar.

Our relationships with other people can play a key role in our cognitive health as we age, and a new study finds a little socializing, can go a long way

Alzheimer’s Disease isn’t entirely preventable, but there are steps people can take to reduce their risk of developing it. That’s the topic of this month's Science on Tap discussion in Minocqua.

Project Lifesaver provides wristband transmitters to people with autism or dementia who are prone to wander off. It also trains local law enforcement on how to interact with people who have cognitive disabilities.

Oneida, Vilas, and Forest counties will soon have a new resource for dementia patients and caregivers.

A simple purple tube may help first responders better care for people with memory issues in emergency situations.Forest County wants people with…