Silverado is redefining expectations in dementia care

Silverado is redefining expectations in dementia care

Kathryn Schaffer helped manage care of an elderly relative with Alzheimer’s disease from 2003 to 2013, so when her husband’s dementia progressed to the point that Schaffer could no longer keep him at home, she knew she didn’t want him…

More young people are caring for a loved one with dementia. It takes a unique toll

Miljan Zivkovic/ShutterstockDementia is a growing health problem, affecting more than 55 million people around the world. In Australia, an estimated 433,300 people are living with dementia. This figure is projected to rise to 812,500 by 2054. Dementia refers to brain disorders that are not a normal part of ageing. These disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, cause a decline in cognitive function and changes in mood, memory, thinking and behav…

Alabama Alzheimer’s task force could propose tax credit for caregivers

Rep. Ginny Shaver, R-Leesburg, chairs the Alzheimer's Task Force subcommittee on advocacy and policy on March 18, 2025 in Montgomery, Ala. (Alander Rocha/Alabama Reflector)A state committee looking at Alzheimer’s policy is considering proposing a new tax credit to assist caregivers with expenses related to adult incontinence supplies, citing the financial burden of Alzheimer’s and dementia care. The proposal, discussed at a Tuesday meeting of th…

The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Owner, Shannon Pawley, Writes About Transitioning A Loved One With Alzheimer’s To Professional Care – PressNewsRoom

Shannon Pawley, The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Owner, helps readers understand the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease. DECATUR, GA, March 20, 2025: Shannon Pawley, Owner of The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm, has posted a new article on the law firm’s website entitled “When Someone Has Alzheimer’s Disease, When Is the Right Time to Transition to Professional Care,” in which Ms. Pawley provides important information for family caregiv…

Don’t Demention It: How one rural support group grew into something bigger - Aged Care Insite

In a rural farming community like ours, where resources can sometimes feel out of reach, the need for support networks is critical. The Don’t Demention It Dementia Support Group in Kyabram, in north central Victoria, was born from a simple but powerful moment; one that sparked change and continues to grow today. It was at Kyabram Community and Learning Centre (KCLC) where strangers met, not realising they were about to become a thriving communit…

Cotton Visits Trigg County To Talk Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease

Dr. Sam Cotton paid a special visit to the area this past Tuesday — sharing with the Cadiz Rotary Club and the frequent fliers of the Trigg County Senior Citizens Center some top general practices on the delaying and defying of degenerative cognitive decline. The wife of Trigg County High School Class of 2004 graduate Bryce Cotton, and “daughter-in-love” of Bro. Norman and Tracey Cotton, she’s also a Knox County native and one of the Commonwealt…