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Caring for the caregivers: Alzheimer's Association offers free help
02 Apr 2025 01:32 GMT
"I actually never heard the term frontotemporal dementia, FTD."
Now, Katie Brandt is an expert in this form of dementia.
Her husband, Mike, diagnosed when he was just 29 years old.
"Mike was a big guy," said Katie. "A big heart, …
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Alzheimer's Association and OKC Indian Clinic unite for dementia support series
02 Apr 2025 00:02 GMT
Alzheimer's and dementia-related conditions impact the entire family. Coming soon, Alzheimer's Association of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma County Indian Clinic are partnering up for an education and support series to help individuals and families …
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Community Calendar: Genealogy, brewfest, chamber awards and schools celebrate world cultures
04 Apr 2025 17:19 GMT
Minong: Rep. Chanz Green holds a listening session from 1-2 p.m. at Minong Village Hall, 123 Fifth Ave. E.
Superior: Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center gives a presentation at 3 p.m. about its Mission Marge expedition, which located Richard Bong’s …
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Elaine Faye Matteson, 1944-2025
04 Apr 2025 08:49 GMT
Elaine Faye Matteson, aged 80 years, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 21, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at a future date.
Elaine was born in Kansas City, Mo., to John and Irene Linville, on Aug. 29, 1944, the youngest of four children. She …
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Chesson, MaryAnn
04 Apr 2025 08:22 GMT
MaryAnn Brau Chesson, 88, died February 18th, 2025, after a long illness with Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband Don Wallis Chesson and her parents Dr. Kermit Brau and Marie D'Amico Brau. She is survived by her sister …
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New Blood Test Shows Promise for Treating Alzheimer's
03 Apr 2025 23:24 GMT
Alzheimer's research has made significant progress and advancements in the past decade, led by a greater investment in Alzheimer's-related studies. In 2024, research determined one particular biomarker in blood tests strongly correlated with the …
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African American Health Symposium provides support for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and dementia
03 Apr 2025 20:29 GMT
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Alzheimer’s Association of Rochester and the Finger Lakes held its 15th Annual African American Health Symposium Thursday at the Rochester Museum and Science Center.
The conference aimed to provide education, information and support …
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Langworthy introduces bill to support family caregivers with respite care funding
03 Apr 2025 14:50 GMT
U.S. Rep. Nicholas Langworthy representing New York's 23rd Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Rep. Nicholas Langworthy representing New York's 23rd Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Today, Congressman Nick …
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Robotic cats bring joy to memory care residents
03 Apr 2025 04:39 GMT
Ageless Innovation developed animatronic pets about 10 years ago.
"Purrs and meows, it lifts its paw, adorable," said Colleen McMichael, whose mom had one during her last few years of life.
"It brought her such joy," said McMichael.
Now …
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Dan Moore
02 Apr 2025 19:55 GMT
Gilbertsville
| Dec. 23, 1939 | yesterday
Dan Moore, age 85 of Gilbertsville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.
Daniel Lee Moore was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 23, 1939 to the late Ralph R. Moore …