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It began with simply holding hands. Today, Morton and Misty are an OPICA fixture, participating in activities together or relaxing side-by-side on the patio swing. Morton began coming to OPICA in 2013. Always pleasant and rarely agitated, he was content observing activities from the sidelines. When asked to join in he’d politely decline, “No, thank […]

Tallulah is seven. Her grandpa has dementia. This past weekend she spent her Saturday in support of OPICA, a nonprofit agency that supports her grandpa and lots of people with dementia. Her motivation to earn $152 in support of #ENDALZ is proof of our nation’s increased concern and awareness about Alzheimer’s and other forms of

Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia, accounting for up to 30 percent of all dementia cases. Vascular dementia results from conditions that damage blood vessels or reduce circulation, depriving the brain of sufficiant oxygen and nutrients. While major strokes and multiple mini strokes are common causes of vascular dementia, not all strokes lead

The global race to find a cure is underway. The campaign to elevate awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias, is in full swing across the planet, while funding to support research is at an all-time high in the U.S. and U.K. But how soon will a cure arrive? Today’s Alzheimer’s treatments temporarily reduce symptoms