How Dementia-Friendly Communities Are Shaping a More Inclusive Future

At AGE-u-cate Training Institute, we believe dementia care extends far beyond healthcare facilities and into the heart of our neighborhoods. While dementia is often perceived as a personal or familial challenge, the reality is that it touches every layer of our society. Creating dementia-friendly communities is not simply a noble ideal — it’s a growing necessity that directly impacts the quality of life for millions.

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Combatting Compassion Fatigue: Why Caregiver Self-Care Matters in Dementia Care

Caring for people living with dementia is not just challenging—it’s profoundly personal, deeply emotional, and often exhausting. Healthcare providers regularly find themselves navigating a complex emotional landscape filled with stress, grief, and sometimes, feelings of helplessness. This can quickly lead to compassion fatigue, a state of emotional and physical exhaustion that affects both professional and family caregivers alike.

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Navigating Uncertainty: Supporting Dementia Care Amid NIH Funding Stalls

Recent developments have stirred anxiety across the medical research community, as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has paused the review and funding of thousands of research grant applications. With around $1.5 billion in research funding on hold—impacting studies on diseases from heart conditions to Alzheimer’s—this disruption has left many questioning what the future holds for biomedical advancements in the U.S.

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