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.

“It’s a common notion that only people with memory problems can be diagnosed with dementia, but behavioral changes or ...

LANSING, Mich. (ABC 4) — On Real Possibilities with AARP Michigan, Teepa Snow from Positive Approach to Care discusses how person-first approaches to dementia can benefit dementia patients and ...

It's estimated that more than a million people live with dementia, a figure predicted bythe Alzheimer's Society to exceed 1.4 million by 2040. As the population ages and people live for longer, it has ...

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 ...

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 the most part, my mom, 90, is healthy with no major issues, but there are some signs of dementia creeping in. It seems I ...

New research just uncovered early warning signs of dementia. Here's what you need to know to identify cognitive issues in a ...

Dementia is a health problem that happens when the brain is damaged and no longer works as well as it used to. It is not a normal part of getting older, but it is more common in older people. Someone ...