Dementia affects a person’s ability to communicate and may create changes in their behaviors. That’s why the Alzheimer’s ...

Professionals and caregivers alike are invited to join the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter for its Upper Peninsula Conference Monday. Registration for the event is open now. The Upper ...

The five-year journey Ed Mezzanotte and his wife, Lorraine, traveled before she died from Alzheimer’s was marked by heartache ...

The five-year journey Ed Mezzanotte and his wife, Lorraine, traveled before she lost her life to Alzheimer’s disease in ...

The School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) earned a national Maude's Award for its Caring for the Caregiver Program for families ...

This free, easy-to-use database contains detailed information about proven, top-rated dementia support programs available to caregivers in their own communities. "Best Programs for Caregiving is ...

Barbara Corcoran, renowned entrepreneur, author, investor and caregiving advocate, is collaborating with Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Otsuka) ...

“It is hard to explain to people what it’s really like day by day, minute by minute,” said caregiver Judi Salo. Salo cares for Chuck, her husband of 30 years who was diagnosed with dementia ...

Gerontologist Dr. Macie Smith PHOTO COURTESY OF DRMACIESMITH.COM ...

Attendees of “The Empowered Caregiver: Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors” will learn how dementia can change a person’s behavior, how to identify possible triggers and provide person ...

That’s at odds, providers say, with the reality: The population is aging, the dementia health system depends on support from caregivers, and studies have shown that providing dementia care can ...

Home visits will include helping individuals with dementia and caregivers navigate the myriad of services. (Courtesy | Mount Washington Valley Adult Day Center) The five-year journey Ed Mezzanotte ...