Articles on Aging

June marks Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, a nationwide opportunity to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), reduce stigma, support affected families, and…

The holidays are a wonderful time of year for so many reasons - traditions, family, rest, all the things that so many of us look forward to this time of year. For families living with Alzheimer’s…

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…