Taking care of a loved one who has been diagnosed with dementia or its type – Alzheimer’s disease can be both rewarding yet at the same time overwhelming. In early stages many people with dementia can ...

The problems of accuracy, privacy, and access to follow-up care mean the new diagnostics available online fall short of an ...

Some senior living communities are caring for people with dementia alongside other residents, not segregated behind locked ...

There are many options that caregivers can explore for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Options include facility care, in-home care, and daily care. Supportive services are also available. Share on ...

There's no cure, yet, for Alzheimer's disease. But dozens of programs developed in the past 20 years can improve the lives of both people living with dementia and their caregivers. Unlike support ...

Nursing home workers should be trained to provide specific care for dementia patients, whose presence in nursing homes is growing, according to new research. The study, published in Health Affairs on ...

Alzheimer disease is the most common cause of dementia and the fifth leading cause of death in adults older than 65 years. The estimated total healthcare costs for the treatment of Alzheimer disease ...

The Wisconsin Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association wants "truth-in-advertising" legislation for facilities that advertise ...

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 ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing public health crisis and it doesn’t discriminate. It affects people of all races, sexes, genders, and ethnicities. But age is the common risk factor. Studies show ...