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Letter from Leadership
Temperatures are already pushing 90 in Central Florida, and they will only climb higher as the summer months approach. So we’ve stacked this issue of Care Partner Connection with articles… - Blog Articles
Showering 101: Tips for bathing someone with a form of dementia
Dementia-related brain changes transform solitary, straightforward habits into complex processes requiring a Care Partner’s compassionate support. - Blog Articles
Spotlight Article: Meet Ashley Gravatte
When she was a girl, Ashley Gravatte treasured the moments spent on her grandfather’s lap, playing the organ. When she was 10, he bought her a piano and a year’s… - ADRC
Summer Reading: Elevate your Care Partnership with these books
Summertime is sold as a time to slow down, take time off, and finally have time to read. Whether or not you have time for a vacation, we do have… - Blog Articles
Summer safety: Essential tips when dementia is present
The hottest months require Care Partners to exercise vigilance so that both they and the people they are supporting avoid heat exhaustion or other dangerous, potentially catastrophic outcomes. - Blog Articles
This is how to show up powerfully for Care Partners: 5 ways to help
Dementia-related brain changes are so prevalent that most people know someone impacted by its various expressions — Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia. - Blog Articles
USF professor leads Alzheimer's study, awarded for 'contributions to science'
A Tampa Bay area researcher and professor is making a splash in the dementia space. - Blog Articles
Dr. Daniel Paulson: Resolve to prioritize your self-care in 2025
Just a month into 2025, most New Year’s resolutions have already been discarded, data suggests. - Blog Articles
How dementia-related brain changes impact our sleep, and what to do next
Good sleep is a pillar of overall wellbeing. Whether our aim is to enhance mental health, prevent stroke, or boost our immunity, we must prioritize consistent rest — seven to… - Blog Articles
Spencer Cline to give FTD presentation for ADRC Feb. 19
Spencer Cline, whose 3,500 mile bike ride recently raised $57,848 for the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, will give a presentation on FTD Feb. 19. - Blog Articles
Spotlight Article: Meet Jody Hampton
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center’s new Director of Community Engagement has been entwined with the organization since 1996, when she served on various committees with Shellie Brassler, one of ADRC’s… - Blog Articles
Avoid scams that target older adults
From faulty ambulance bills to a recent news story about a woman who was bamboozled into believing she had dementia , there is no shortage of scams targeting older adults.