Family caregivers help loved ones suffering from many illnesses, from heart disease to severe arthritis. But a new study shows that one condition—dementia—places an outsized burden on those family ...

Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, but a few simple tips may help caregivers manage the health and wellbeing of the individual in their care. Dementia describes a group of cognitive ...

Caring for those living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia can be challenging work and requires the use of skills and techniques designed to safely support these individuals. The need for ...

Compared with usual care, a dementia care management program improved various cost of care and utilization metrics in a Medicare managed care population at 12 months. Objectives: To examine a 12-month ...

In 2021, 11 million people—more than 10 percent of the U.S. population—provided 16 billion hours of unpaid care for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. This care is valued ...

Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.

Dementia makes it difficult to think clearly, to remember things, and to communicate with others. Early-onset, or young-onset, dementia refers to changes that begin before age 65. It can start as ...

The 8th annual Napa Valley education conference, “Understanding Memory Loss: Strategies for Success VIII – A Day With Teepa Snow,” was held on Friday, Dec. 9, and presented by the North Bay ...

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