AFA’s Helpline, staffed entirely by licensed social workers who are specifically trained in dementia care, can provide ...

To Alison Dermer, volunteering is second nature. A way to connect to people. To see the world beyond herself. Over the years, she hosted children from Ireland, assisted at a hospice program and, for ...

A visit to the emergency room is no fun for anybody. But older people face challenges that can make a tough situation worse. The lights, noise and endless activity can be confusing and even trigger ...

The UK has broken its record for the warmest day of the year twice on the same day, with the temperature reaching as high as ...

What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to [email protected]. List the time, date, location, ...

As heatwaves grow, caregivers face rising challenges protecting dementia patients from dehydration, heat stroke, and wandering during the summer months.

“It’s the mental equivalent of death by a thousand paper cuts,” said Don Siegel, of Silver Spring, Md., whose wife, Bette, ...

Caregivers should dress people with dementia in appropriate clothing for the heat: light-colored, loose-fitting, breathable clothing (cotton/linen), and no layers, if avoidable.

People living with dementia face increased vulnerability to high temperatures due to changes in the brain and body that affect their safety.

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The Leander Independent School District is looking at finalizing its budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The board is expected to vote on it during a Thursday night meeting.