Feb 1, 2023 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Fact Sheets, Family Caregiving
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat is caregiving like for Black Americans? Black caregivers are oftentimes in higher-intensity care situations providing 31.2 hours of care weekly and report lower household incomes than non-Hispanic white and Asian caregivers. Although they... 
Jan 28, 2023 | Fact Sheets, Family Caregiving, Health
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is Delirium? Delirium is a term that means “sudden confusion.” It refers to an abrupt, rapid change in mental function that goes well beyond the typical forgetfulness of aging. Delirium is a result of abnormal functioning of the brain and... 
Jan 26, 2023 | Fact Sheets, Health, Medication Management
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany older adults cope with more than one medical condition at the same time. Managing multiple conditions often results in taking many different medications which are meant to help, not harm. But sometimes taking too many drugs can be... 
Jan 24, 2023 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Fact Sheets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDo you know someone who has questions about Alzheimer’s and other dementias? Printable Fact Sheets are a great way to share information with people who do not use the internet to research. Here are several trusted sources for fact... 
Jan 22, 2023 | Fact Sheets
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Older American Population In the U.S. the population age 65 and older numbered 54.1 million in 2019 (the most recent year for which data are available). They represented 16% of the population, more than one in every seven Americans. The... 
Jan 14, 2023 | Fact Sheets, Health, Health Care Professionals
Reading Time: 2 minutesA patient portal is a secure website which gives patients and their families access to personal health information from anywhere with an Internet connection. Using a secure username and password, patients can view health information such as...