Caring for the caregiver

The sandwich generation faces the daily challenges of caring for their aging parents and their children, while building their career and fulfilling their professional responsibilities. In case you missed it, listen to this insightful conversation with Varsha Bhat, founder of the Aging with Dignity Podcast on Caring for the caregivers of seniors living with dementia.

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Seniors: Protect Yourself from Online Fraud.

Scammers are becoming more sophisticated—and no one should have to navigate the digital world alone. Through Hope for Dementia’s Intergenerational Learning Program, youth volunteers teach seniors how to safely use applications on their tablets and smartphones, recognize online scams, protect personal information, and build confidence using technology. Hundreds of seniors have benefited, and young volunteers…

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What’s on your table this Thanksgiving?

What’s on your table this Thanksgiving? Try a new recipe. Before you do, consider this… Nearly half of dementia cases could potentially be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors. Hope for Dementia turns that possibility into action through education, practical risk-reduction programs, brain-healthy meals and opportunities for social, physical and cognitive well-being.…

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National Seniors Day: Celebrating Connection, Movement and Healthy Aging

Today, we celebrate older adults and the knowledge, experience and contributions they bring to our families and communities. National Seniors Day is also an opportunity to promote healthy aging. Regular movement can support mobility, physical health, social connection and cognitive well-being, and every movement counts. Move for a Healthy Mind Hope for Dementia’s Move for…

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