Letter to Editor: Terri Burke reminds Alzheimer’s, dementia don’t back down; families, caregivers suffer
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. My family has been on a 7-year journey…
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Independence family hopes to raise $30,000 through expanded alzheimer’s fundraiser Aug. 5- 6
As Daryl Miller and his family plan their sixth-annual Alzheimer’s fundraiser in Independence, they’ll be remembering the day they went…
Terri Burke: Join me in urging legislators to pass the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act
During November, join me in asking our U.S. Senators and Rep. Massie to support dementia caregivers. November is National Alzheimer’s…
Experts discuss Alzheimer’s and COVID — and the need to know more through research and study
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter The 2020 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) held a panel discussion that provided different…
Shani Bardach: When should you worry about your memory? When is forgetfulness an indicator?
Have you ever been ready to head out the door but can’t seem to remember where you put your keys?…
Steve Schwalbach honors mom in ‘Jackie’s Run,’ part of Alzheimer’s Association’s ‘Longest Day’ fundraiser
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Many are facing the task of caring for a senior parent who has been diagnosed…
CDC, Alzheimer’s Association release Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map, how to deal with dementia
In an effort to help state and local health departments address the growing Alzheimer’s crisis, the Centers for Disease Control…
Artist Lori Seibert creates an art workshop for residents of Covington’s Rosedale Green
Local artist Lori Siebert led Rosedale Green Nursing Home residents and staff in a free Art Workshop this week. Seibert’s…
New Alzheimer’s Association report reveals sharp increases in prevalence, deaths, costs of care
For the second consecutive year, total payments to care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias will surpass a…
Boone County Public Library hosts two health fairs this month for Family Health and Fitness Day
In honor of National Falls Prevention Day and National Family Health and Fitness Day, both in September, Boone County Public…
Chris Nation: Congress should act to increase funding to expand Alzheimer’s research
New studies reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2017 in London are providing new clues on Alzheimer’s early detection,…
AG Beshear announces results from first year of Scam Alerts initiative; $880K returned to Kentuckians
A year after launching Scam Alerts, Attorney General Andy Beshear announced that his office is collaborating with more than 160…
Alzheimer’s Association, AARP and Gerontology association hold Advocacy Day at state Capitol
The Alzheimer’s Association, AARP Kentucky, and the Kentucky Association for Gerontology hosted Advocacy Day on Wednesday at the state Capitol…