With an aging population, the prevalence of dementia is on the rise, and it is important to understand and address the complexities of this condition. However, any type of caregiving requires a ...

Dr. Macie P. Smith's newly-released book, A Dementia Caregiver Called to Action: The Journey examines the challenges a ...

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

Discover effective strategies for helping seniors with dementia maintain self-care routines and dignity, including tips on ...

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If your family member or loved one has dementia, it can be incredibly difficult to find a balance between preserving their autonomy and keeping them safe. Dementia progresses differently for ...

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

the researchers are now calling on clinicians and caregivers to be vigilant in assessing the emotional well-being of people with dementia, in order to ensure timely support and the safety of patients.

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 ...

“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 ...

Topics include first responder training, emergency preparedness tips for caregivers of people living with dementia and other disabilities, preparation through the AARP Disaster Resilience Toolkit.” ...