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 ...

particularly if you are the primary caregiver. Here are 4 tips to help you communicate more effectively. When trying to simplify language for a person with dementia, it’s not uncommon to ...

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

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

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 ...

Deciding where you will shelter during a major storm can be a hard decision for caregivers. The most important thing when ...

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

More than 100 caregivers from across Hawai‘i Island gathered in South Kona to learn more about what tools are available to ...

A synthetic form of the active ingredient in cannabis helps reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's, new research shows.

LaFleur’s Memory Lane Foundation is Empowering Dementia Caregivers Through Education and Support Joanna LaFleur, CEO and ...

“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 ...

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 ...