“There’s no way around it,” she says. Accepting that reality is helpful, as is cherishing what good moments they have. She ...

The ranks of older adults caring for fellow older adults are only expected to increase as lifespans lengthen and family sizes ...

Medicare offers help for caregivers of dementia patients but getting the word out has not been easy. People who work in ...

Alzheimer’s disease puts a significant burden on not only the nearly seven million people who have been diagnosed with it, but also the caregivers supporting them. More than 11 million Americans ...

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.

“Overwhelming” is rarely an understatement, but for families caring for loved ones with dementia, that’s exactly what it feels like. And we need help. My husband, Mike, and I were just 29 years old ...

If assisted living beds are available, some people living with dementia may delay moving to a nursing home or will not move to a nursing home at all, suggest the findings of a new study.