The holidays are often a time for traditions and celebrations, but for families caring for a loved one living with ...

Different communication styles are needed for the progressive phases of dementia. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images R. Amanda Cooper, University of Connecticut Every three seconds, someone in ...

For most older adults, the idea of aging in place and staying at home for as long as possible is an attractive one. However, for seniors who’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form ...

The holiday season can be a stressful time for everyone — but particularly for those living with dementia, as well as their caregivers and loved ones. Statistics show that an estimated 6.7 million ...

The holiday season, often associated with family gatherings and traditions, can bring added stress for caregivers of people ...

Dear Cari: My wife has dementia and constantly picks at real and imaginary imperfections on her arms and causes them to bleed. She does this when I’m not watching, and often at night. It’s not only ...

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but for the 160,000 people in San Diego and Imperial Counties caring for loved ones with dementia, it can also bring stress and difficulty. Judith and Ray ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter is sharing some tips of how to support loved ones with dementia, and their caregivers during the holiday season. In Iowa alone, ...

NEW YORK With Halloween just a week away, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering five tips for family caregivers to help their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other ...

Guest columnist Mary Ertle is program director for the Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area and Greater East Ohio chapters. Winter weather conditions -- the colder temperatures, snow, ice and early ...

Based in the West Austin area, Memory Caregiver Academy of Austin has spent four years training local high school students how to care for people with dementia. With an average of 30 students a year, ...