When Jessica began caring for her father, George, she expected the hardest part would be managing his memory loss.It wasn’t.It was dinner. She’d make his favorites — tomato soup, grilled cheese, scrambled eggs with dill — only to find them untouched. “Not hungry,” he’d mumble, setting the fork aside.Sometimes he forgot he hadn’t eaten; other times he’d frown at the plate and say, “This doesn’t taste right.” Jessica tried everything — new recipes, smaller portions, soft jazz

When John first began showing signs of dementia, his daughter, Julie, told herself it was typical aging. Everyone forgets things now and then, she reasoned. But when her father started insisting he could still drive safely despite getting lost twice in one week, she realized something deeper was happening. Still, whenever she gently brought it up, he laughed it off. “I’ve been driving longer than you’ve been alive,” he’d say. “I’m fine.” At first, Julie tried explaining the f

Marco Aurélio Gomes Veado This article from MCI and Beyond offers an important viewpoint. Behind every case of dementia lies not only a neurological challenge but also a social divide . Around the world, the ability to access proper diagnosis, treatment, and long-term support still depends largely on income . Families with financial stability can pay for memory specialists, occupational therapy, or private caregivers. In contrast,  millions of low-income households face demen

Marco Aurélio Gomes Veado Sharing this thoughtful perspective from MCI and Beyond. Every year, billions of dollars are poured into the development of dementia drugs. These medications, from cholinesterase inhibitors to memantine, aim to improve memory, focus, and daily functioning for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. While some patients see modest benefits, these drugs are not a cure. What’s often missing from the conversation is the potential of na