With dementia cases in Australia and elsewhere projected to increase, the demand for informal caregivers—including young ...

A recent study determined the lifetime risk of developing dementia is double that of previous estimates. But there’s good ...

In people with dementia, emotions remain long after their words become unreachable, so this longing for comfort is expressed as wanting to go home.

Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can be an exhausting task with no respite. The deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife ...

Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can be an endlessly exhausting task with no respite. The deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife highlight the importance of a support network. On LAist 89.3 ...

When someone you love is diagnosed with dementia, these six strategies will help you navigate the emotional journey ahead with greater confidence and resilience ...

Research suggests as many as 57% of people living with dementia experience an eating or swallowing disturbance. For caregivers, knowing what to do when someone living with dementia won’t — or ...

Caring for a loved one at home starts with a safe environment. Just like you might baby-proof your home when a toddler starts roaming about, adjusting the living space for a senior with dementia ...

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging—especially in public settings where unexpected behaviors might cause ...

Since 2017, three generations have taken care of Gladys Ortiz, an 83-year-old woman who lives in Miami and struggles with ...