Dementia affects a person’s ability to communicate and may create changes in their behaviors. That’s why the Alzheimer’s ...

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

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

Educating people about this disease and providing an activity for the area's aging population is the goal of an event taking ...

However, any type of caregiving requires a comprehensive understanding ... Tell the person what you are going to do, step by step while you help them with daily activities • Understanding the Disease: ...

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

The Alzheimer’s and Caregivers’ Support Group will meet Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 7 to 8 p.m., at Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven. The meeting place has convenient parking ...

Careful, timely planning can help caregivers find the support they will need as they ... Nearly half of caregivers may need to cut back on their own expenses to afford dementia-related care. This may ...

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

How can art therapy help people with Alzheimer's and dementia? The Alzheimer's Association says painting helps improve a ...

A new state law in Florida is deigned protect vulnerable seniors, including those with Alzheimer and dementia.

Additional Money for Dementia-Related Respite Care . A new Medicare program called Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience ...