Medicare offers help for caregivers of dementia patients but getting the word out has not been easy. People who work in ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Key Takeaways Establish a predictable daily routine to minimize confusion and agitation ...

“Overwhelming” is rarely an understatement, but for families caring for loved ones with dementia, that’s exactly what it feels like. And we need help. My husband, Mike, and I were just 29 years old ...

The initiative, called Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience, or GUIDE Model, is offered at 327 locations across the U.S., ...

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 ...

Even brief, friendly interactions can lift the emotional weight of dementia caregiving, with new research showing that connections, especially casual ones, offer powerful protection against loneliness ...

Being a care partner for a person living with dementia often begins quietly —small memory lapses, primarily short-term memory ...

Day-break Adult Day Services, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association and Asbury Christian Fellowship, will present ...

AFTERNOON THIS MONTH IS NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH. THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER IS HIGHLIGHTING THE CHALLENGES CAREGIVERS FACE. WE’RE ...

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center’s Alzheimer's Care and Enrichment Program has become a lifeline for families dealing ...

A Walk in Their Shoes was designed to help senior living staff — and later, family members and first responders — better understand those with cognitive impairment.

Alzheimer’s disease is one of our greatest plagues. It’s the most common form of dementia, responsible for loss of memory and cognitive abilities that affect daily life. Seven million Americans and 55 ...