The real cost of caring for aging parents — and the lessons behind it

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Caring for aging parents can be one of the most emotional and financially challenging experiences in adult life — but it can also be immensely rewarding. Four Americans share how they became caregivers to their elderly parents, and the lessons learned along the way.

The founder of a longevity startup said he follows 5 habits to curb brain aging after his dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's

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Dugal Bain-Kim, CEO of Lifeforce

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People with a family history of Alzheimer's can reduce their risk with diet changes, scientists say. Here's how to start.

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The Mediterranean Diet has long been hailed for its brain power. But scientists are just starting to unravel how it helps people with genetic risk factors lower their chances of developing dementia.

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An Alzheimer's researcher shares 1 daily supplement and 1 mantra he recommends to everyone for brain health

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Dr. Rudolph Tanzi
Dr. Rudolph Tanzi takes multiple supplements to reduce brain aging.

Dr. Rudolph Tanzi

Billy Joel canceled all concerts after doctors found cerebrospinal fluid buildup in his brain. Here's what that means.

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Billy Joel canceled his tour after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus.

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I left my director job at Meta after becoming my dad's caregiver. Here's how I'm helping people like me.

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Shauna Sweeney became her dad's caregiver when he was diagnosed with early on-set Alzheimer's.

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Barbara Corcoran secretly cared for her mother with Alzheimer's for years. She was waiting for her own dementia risk before speaking out.

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Barbara Corcoran's mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's shortly before her 70th birthday.

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Scientists say weight-loss drugs could protect our brains from dementia. Early results suggest they're onto something.

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Liraglutide, like semaglutide, is manufactured by Novo Nordisk.

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Blood Test Shows Promise for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

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This farm just outside Oslo serves as a day care for people with dementia. It helps give them something to care for, too.

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Impulssenter is a "care farm" for people with dementia just outside Oslo.

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