Different communication styles are needed for the progressive phases of dementia. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images R. Amanda Cooper, University of Connecticut Every three seconds, someone in ...

The holiday season, often associated with family gatherings and traditions, can bring added stress for caregivers of people ...

Alzheimer’s disease puts a significant burden on not only the nearly seven million people who have been diagnosed with it, but also the caregivers supporting them. More than 11 million Americans ...

For most older adults, the idea of aging in place and staying at home for as long as possible is an attractive one. However, for seniors who’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form ...

The holidays are often a time for traditions and celebrations, but for families caring for a loved one living with ...

NEW YORK With Halloween just a week away, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering five tips for family caregivers to help their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter would like to advise caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and dementia on how to keep their loved ones safe during the ...

The holidays are a special time for many families to come together, but for loved ones who have dementia it can be an ...

Based in the West Austin area, Memory Caregiver Academy of Austin has spent four years training local high school students how to care for people with dementia. With an average of 30 students a year, ...

Dear Carol: How do people get a parent with dementia to take a shower or bath? I’ve argued with my mom. I’ve coaxed her. I’ve bribed her with treats. Yet when I say it’s time, she tells me she’s had ...

Emma Heming Willis openly discussed how she is coping with grief during the holiday season while caring for her husband, ...

Living with dementia doesn’t have to mean letting go of food preparation. Here’s how you can make the kitchen safer and more accessible for those with this condition. Use specific tools such as ...