Articles on Aging

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia can be demanding, especially when it involves healthcare decisions. Families frequently encounter tough choices about treatment options…

According to the 2023 USC Arnold School of Public Health’s Alzheimer’s Disease Registry , there are over 122,000 South Carolina residents currently diagnosed with a form of dementia. This does not…

For families and caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, the concept of grief takes on a unique and complex form. This grief, often beginning long before…

The 3 Ds of Cognitive Impairment When considering cognitive impairment in older adults, there are 3 Ds that are important to understand: dementia, delirium, and depression. These 3 Ds are all…

MYTH 1: Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are the same thing. FALSE. Dementia is not a disease but a general term describing the loss of memory, reasoning, and other thinking abilities severe enough to…

Dementia is a serious public health issue in South Carolina. In response to this, the South Carolina Department on Aging has created and continues to deliver programs and services to support our…

Often we hear the terms “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” used interchangeably, which can be confusing. So, what is the difference? Dementia is not a disease, but a general term describing the loss…