Taking care of an elderly parent or seriously ill spouse or family member can be physically and emotionally draining — and ...

The care of dementia-stricken family members is a growing burden that we should prepare ourselves for, says father-of-three Imran Johri.

In the late stages of dementia, seniors often undergo changes in personality or behvior. A formerly loving relative may become cruel, accusatory, or verbally abusive. These unexpected behaviors can ...

This spring, the Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging partnered with the Area Agency on Aging Northwest Michigan to ...

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

many Americans are discovering that they must take charge of caregiving for elderly family members if they are to ensure ...

If you are caring for a family member with dementia too, a time will likely come when your loved one can no longer make decisions independently. At that point, the person with dementia will need a ...

Managing dementia in the complex landscape of neurological disorders stands out as a formidable challenge, affecting millions ...

Dementia is often immediately associated with memory loss, but the condition encompasses so much more than just an impaired ...

Best Programs for Caregiving is a new online directory of support programs that provides reliable resources to family and ...

Friends or family members, including those who are caring for the person, can also be in denial and find a dementia diagnosis difficult to accept. It is not only people with dementia who may not ...

Yu-Ping Chang is a widely recognized expert in the areas of mental health, addictions care, the integration of behavioral health in primary care, family caregiving, dementia and aging. She can speak ...