Thousand Oaks Acorn, March 8, 2012 According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2012 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, California leads the nation as the state most impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The report, released March 8, states 5.4 million Americans and a half-million Californians are living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2025, those numbers will [...]

By Betty Berry, Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Q: My mother is a caregiver and failing to take care of herself while taking care of her older sister. We are concerned, but she won't listen to us. We think she may listen to an outsider. Do you have suggestions? A: Many caregivers overlook the need to [...]