Not a day goes by that I don’t meet someone struggling to care for a parent or loved one with dementia. It has quietly become one of the defining emotional burdens of modern American life. Some shrug ...

"Even the finest in-home care agencies and care facilities have complications with scheduling that clients and their families don’t see," Carol Bradley Bursack writes.

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

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be physically and emotionally challenging. Support groups provide a vital space for caregivers and family members to share experiences, gain insights, and ...

The number of adults with dementia is growing — and so is the number of family members who step in to help. A St. Louis-based nonprofit is trying to meet their needs. John Ludwig knew he needed ...

The ranks of older adults caring for fellow older adults are only expected to increase as lifespans lengthen and family sizes ...

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

The role reversal that happens as parents or loved ones age and need more help can be a hard to navigate journey. If you are stepping into a caregiving role for a loved ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Key Takeaways People with dementia might forget to pay bills, eat meals, or take ...

“Because society often relies on logic-based communication, these individuals experiencing dementia are frequently placed in ...

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