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Home-Based Dementia Care Research Priorities in 2026: A Source-Checked Briefing for Adult Children
Practical 2026 guide for adult children on home dementia care, respite funds, and coordination help.
Could Difficulty Swallowing Be an Early Sign of Dementia?
Spot early swallowing changes in dementia, learn why they matter, and know when to request assessment.
What Caregivers Should Know About Sundowning in Dementia
Learn which evening triggers worsen dementia behaviors and which daily habits help nights stay calmer.
How to Discuss PSEN2 Genetic Test Results During an Alzheimer’s Workup
Learn how to explain PSEN2 results, family risk, and next steps for early-onset Alzheimer's care.
Culturally Responsive Caregiver Support in the 2026 NIA Report: Questions Spouses and Partners Can Ask Local Care Programs
Learn which questions help spouses find culturally fitting dementia support through local aging programs.
FDA’s 2026 Tauklarify Tau PET Imaging Approval: Accuracy, Limits, and Evidence Gaps for Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Families
Learn what Tauklarify tau scans can and cannot prove before you seek testing for early-onset memory loss.
Aerobic Exercise and Alzheimer’s Prevention With Mild Cognitive Impairment: Claims vs Research
Learn which MCI exercise results held up, where aerobic training matched stretching, and how to start safely.
Serious Illness and End-of-Life Dementia Research Priorities in 2026: A Source-Checked Briefing for Family Caregivers
See 2026 priorities for dementia comfort, communication, and early planning plus steps caregivers can take now.
Difficulty Swallowing in Dementia: What It Can Mean and What to Do
Learn warning signs, safer mealtime steps, and feeding choices that protect comfort in dementia.
Can Someone With Dementia Still Make Decisions About FMLA Caregiver Leave?
Learn who approves caregiver leave, how capacity is judged, and which planning documents to sign early.
PSEN2 Genetic Test During an Alzheimer’s Workup: Cost, Coverage, and Referral Questions
Know when PSEN2 testing fits, what coverage requires, and which referral details to bring along.
Unpaid Dementia Care Costs in the 2026 NIA Summit Report: A 2026 Follow-Up Checklist for Long-Distance Caregivers
Turn the $237 billion unpaid-care cost into action with money, home-care, and contact steps for distance caregivers.
















