Fear Is Behind Adult Daughter’s Seemingly Selfish Behavior Dear Carol: I’m a middle-aged, working mom. Life has been stressful, but manageable. My question is about my parents who are in their mid-seventies and love... Continue reading: tinyurl.com/yh35fyu8 @Dcpottsmd @Ian.kremer @drbarryjjacobs

A lot of people -- millions! -- are saying that attending a pro-democracy march is a great way to get some exercise, increase social connection, improve sleep quality, and improve your brain health.

Benzodiazepines, Antipsychotics Raise Mortality Risk for Some Dementia Patients medpagetoday.com/neurology/de... by @medpagetoday.com #Alzheimers #dementia #hospice #caregiving

Adjusting to New Caregivers is Difficult for Most Older Adults inforum.com/health/bursa... by @mindingourelders.bsky.social #Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving

When Older Adults Won’t Accept Outside Help Caring for Their Spouse Dear Carol: I’m concerned about my parents, who are in their early 80s. My dad’s a large man, and my tiny mother ... Continue: tinyurl.com/mx9vznum #inhomecare #assistedliving #agingparents #caregiving #family #caregiving

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Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15: Plans Changing, Premiums Increasing Dear Readers: Medicare annual open enrollment begins Oct 15, 2025, for 2026 coverage. My usual advice stands. Ignore the calls... Continue on MindingOurEldersBlog: tinyurl.com/2vtsyk3x @mariannesciucco @Ian.kremer

Researchers Find Blood-Brain Barrier Remains Resilient in Alzheimer’s Disease Model dailydose.ttuhsc.edu/2025/septemb... #Alzheimers #dementia #neuroscience #science #NeuroSkyence

Family Caregiver Asks for Training to Support Increasing Responsibility Dear Carol: I’m a business professional who will soon face caring for my aging father who has an ever-increasing number of physica... tinyurl.com/yzaurcum @alzauthors @mariannesciucco @Dcpottsmd @Ian.kremer @drbarryjjacobs

Daughter Hurt Because Mom Doesn't Want to Live with Her Dear Carol: My mother is in her 80s and is doing well except for arthritic pain and some blood pressure issues... Continue: tinyurl.com/wns5p994 @alzauthors @mariannesciucco @Dcpottsmd @Ian.kremer @drbarryjjacobs @leadcoalition.bsky.social

Simple Lifestyle Shifts That Can Boost Brain Health. @SixtyandMe https://sixtyandme.com/boost-brain-health-lifestyle/

5 surprisingly hopeful things we learned about Alzheimer’s this year wapo.st/4neIxT3 #Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness

Falls Prevention Week Highlights Need for Education and Medical Guidance Dear Carol: I’m a single, aging woman who has always lived alone. I’ve loved my life working, voluntrrrinh.... Continue: tinyurl.com/58wktrm4 @alzauthors @mariannesciucco @Dcpottsmd @Ian.kremer @drbarryjjacobs

Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09... by @japantimes.co.jp #Alzheimers #dementia #science #neuroscience #WorldAlzheimersDay #AskAboutDementia #AskAboutAlzheimers #WorldAlzMonth

Wife Sleeps too Much and Has Lost Interest in Appearance and Bathing Dear Carol: My wife has always been interested in style and appearance, so regular hair and nail appointments were... Continue: tinyurl.com/mr2t2zz9 @alzauthors @mariannesciucco @Dcpottsmd @Ian.kremer @drbarryjjacobs

Encouraging Retired Parents to Stay Active and Involved Dear Carol: My husband and I feel blessed that our aging parents are relatively healthy. Even so, retirement has made them physically... Continue: tinyurl.com/32k5maan @alzauthors @mariannesciucco @Dcpottsmd @Ian.kremer @drbarryjjacobs

Grief Counseling Can Help Caregivers Long Before Care Recipient Passes Dear Carol: I supported and cared for my parents for years before they both died days apart last year. Now, my husband has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and... tinyurl.com/52caex9e @alzauthors @mariannesciucco

Adjusting to New Caregivers is Difficult for Most Older Adults Dear Carol: My 86-year-old mother’s long-time private caregiver is moving. She’s been a faithful friend and helper to Mom for years, so this is a major upset for the family. We’ve decided to try an agency... tinyurl.com/547pdubm

How to Approach an Aging Friend About Driving Red Flags Dear Carol: I’m friends with a group of mature women who eat out together at least once a week. We’ve always taken turns driving, but lately, one of my ... tinyurl.com/yfhnpvem @mariannesciucco @Dcpottsmd @Ian.kremer @drbarryjjacobs

Top Tips for Understanding the Dementia Side of Interactions Dear Carol: Both of my mother’s parents had Alzheimer’s. While we’d prayed Mom would be spared, that’s not to be. Last week, she... tinyurl.com/yvra4azc @alzauthors @mariannesciucco @[email protected] @drbarryjjacobs

Single-cell multiregion epigenomic rewiring in Alzheimer’s disease progression and cognitive resilience: Cell www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

Alzheimer's and Fear of Being Alone: 5 Ways for Caregivers to Cope dailycaring.com/alzheimers-a... #Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #caregiving

Every day, we have the opportunity to be more thoughtful, respectful, supportive, and loving toward people living with ‘invisible’ challenges. #Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #autism #quote

The first 25 years of SuperAger research show cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of aging news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025... #Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness #gerontology

Sibling Pressures Caregiver to Take Mom Home to Save Money on Care Dear Carol: I’m a middle-aged single woman who only wants the best for her mom. Six months ago, she moved to assisted living because, while she’s doing well with her general health, she is ... tinyurl.com/yy6d8shy

Daughter Wonders if Widowed Dad Should Live with Family or Move to Assisted Living Dear Carol: I’m a 43-year-old woman, married with two kids in middle school. We’re grieving my mother’s recent death and trying to figure out how to help Dad adjust. He... tinyurl.com/53w9h5uy

Stressed Caregiver Feels Guilty for Harsh Response to Her Mom with Dementia Dear Carol: My mother with dementia has developed a fixation on the silver she sold years ago, and she repeatedly accuses me of stealing it. Normally, telling her t ... tinyurl.com/3k6mnx3a @alzauthors @mariannesciucco

Caregiver Requests Tips for Family Visiting Mother in Memory Care Dear Carol: My family is having a reunion in August. I’m concerned because several members of my extended family want to visit my mom in... tinyurl.com/Minding-Our-... @alzauthors @mariannesciucco @Dcpottsmd @drbarryjjacobs

Good morning! When you’re tempted to compare and judge yourself for being less than, look forward. Opportunities to create and impact are in front of you. Comparing means you look to the side, losing your footing. Go forward to stay in step with your gifts. (Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay.)

Minding Our Elders’ 2025 Mid-Year Elder-Friendly Products and Tech Roundup Dear Readers: It’s mid-year, already! That means it's time for my semi-annual column... tinyurl.com/5yacdcx8 @alzauthors @mariannesciucco @Dcpottsmd @Ian.kremer @drbarryjjacobs

What #Caregivers Really Need to Know: Decades of research tell us social connections and positive meaning-making helps. Going it alone hurts. www.aarp.org/caregiving/b...

The Emotional Challenges of End-of-Life #caregiving: www.aarp.org/caregiving/b...

Stressed Caregiver for Husband and Parents Asks for Tips to Relax Dear Carol: I’m taking care of my 68-year-old husband with several serious medical diagnoses, as well as my 97-year-old mother in memory care... tinyurl.com/5n6947vj @alzauthors @mariannesciucco @Dcpottsmd @drbarryjjacobs

Mother’s Decision to Refuse Potential Dialysis Worries Daughter Dear Carol: I moved my 76-year-old mother in with me after her early memory loss diagnosis. Mom has multiple health problems, but the worst is progressive kidney disease. Her over... tinyurl.com/439dwe3e @alzauthors @Dcpottsmd

Mother Suffers Cognitive Setback after Celebratory Family Event Dear Carol: My mom is 83 and living alone in her condominium. She's been showing signs of moderate forgetfulness, but... tinyurl.com/2madrjch @alzauthors @Dcpottsmd @mariannesciucco @Ian.kremer @Alzauthors @drbarryjjacobs

Preparing Ahead for Potential Cognitive Evaluation Can Speed Up Diagnosis Dear Carol: I’m worried about my 61-year-old wife’s memory and decreasing ability to make sound decisions. She agrees... Continue reading: tinyurl.com/4hvhu2p5 @mariannesciucco @Ian.kremer @drbarryjjacobs

Reframing How We View Conflicts with Older Parents Can Maintain Harmony Dear Carol: My parents are entering their 80s. While they seem cognitively sound, they have physical challenges that will progress... tinyurl.com/4ptdsm9n @mariannesciucco @Dcpottsmd @Ian.kremer @Alzauthors @drbarryjjacobs

Parent’s Death Left Family Unable to Access Vital Online Accounts Dear Carol: I rarely see this problem addressed. My dad, a widower, was in excellent health for someone in their 70s. He was fully able to handle his... tinyurl.com/ypuctcpu @alzauthors @Dcpottsmd @lead_coalition @mariannesciucco

More Severe than Burnout, Compassion Fatigue is a Danger for Long-term Caregivers Dear Carol: My parents and in-laws all lived to be very old, with years of physical and cognitive decline. I willingly... tinyurl.com/ytfc6nmx @alzauthors @Dcpottsmd @mariannesciucco @Alzauthors @inforumfm

Is Lying to Someone with Dementia Unethical or Compassionate? Dear Carol: Like many of your readers, my husband has dementia of the Alzheimer’s type, and I’m caring for him at home.... tinyurl.com/48b6btc8 @alzauthors @Dcpottsmd @egosancares @inforumfm

Adult Daughter Upset that Dad Doesn’t Take Pre-Diabetes Seriously Dear Carol: My 69-year-old father is overweight, sedentary, and he loves junk food. There’s no point in nagging him about his... tinyurl.com/bdefk2u3 @alzauthors @Dcpottsmd @lead_coalition @mariannesciucco

Sundowning: Managing Late-Day Agitation, Confusion, and Anxiety in Dementia Dear Carol: My dad is in mid-stage Alzheimer’s and dealing with his late-day anxiety is driving me to the edge. For most of the day, as long as I remember... tinyurl.com/2rjyfj7t @mariannesciucco

After you've been caregiving a while, and responding to emergencies and other stressors, your body starts to see this as "normal". It's not. Follow along with me as I guide you through a progressive relaxation technique to reset normal. youtu.be/sO9DgMQwFwM?...

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How to Respond When Someone with Dementia Hallucinates Dear Carol: My dad has Lewy body dementia (LBD) and likely Alzheimer’s, as well. The current crisis is that he... tinyurl.com/ynp4wfey @Dcpottsmd @alzauthors @Dcpottsmd @mariannesciucco @egosancares @Ian.kremer @drbarryjjacobs

Protecting Older Adults from Scams While Honoring Their Autonomy Dear Carol: I understand that scammers have always targeted older adults, but technology is making this a nightmare. My 84-year-old mother is generous and willing to share... tinyurl.com/9c78e7u2 @alzauthors @mariannesciucco

Caregiver Upset by Lack of Clarification Regarding Medical Terms Dear Carol: I’m frustrated with medical people who think family caregivers should automatically... tinyurl.com/mr9cnwn4 @alzauthors @Dcpottsmd @mariannesciucco @inforumfm @Ian.kremer @Alzauthors @drbarryjjacobs

Learning About Normal Aging and Capacity Can Prevent Future Family Division Dear Carol: I’m 84 years old and as a past caregiver, I appreciate how you balance the legitimate... tinyurl.com/mryde7xv @alzauthors @Dcpottsmd @lead_coalition @Ian.Kremmer @mariannesciucco @egosancares @inforumfm

How to Approach Parents Who Appear to Need Help but Resist Your Efforts Dear Carol: My parents are in their mid-eighties and live in the same home where they raised the family... tinyurl.com/mr3djfza @alzauthors @Dcpottsmd @lead_coalition @mariannesciucco @egosancares @allhomecare

I’ll be talking all things Sandwich Generation, Caregiving and End-of-Life with Marni Blank, Esq tomorrow on a LinkedIn Live. Please join! www.linkedin.com/video/event/...