Dementia

Valentine’s Day Gifts for People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers

Dear Readers: Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. While it’s traditionally a day for couples to express their love for one another, let’s...

An article in the UK Telegraph reported on a survey showing that two-thirds of people over the age of 50 are more afraid of...

… People living with dementia are anxious to teach the public that while a dementia diagnosis is not what anyone wants to...

For many of us, a car is a sign of independence. But this emotional connection to our automobiles is part of what makes...

…According to the article, the scientists “compared the cognitive health of tai chi practitioners to that of members of a group that...

Could life experience make up for some of the effects of age on the brain? According to researchers from the School of...

Dear Carol: Are the words Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeable? I don’t think they are, but I can’t explain the difference to my...

During our visits to Mom, Beth and I made a point to talk to Mavis and include her when we could. We...

Many elders do well in their homes. They graciously accept the help they need, have cleaning people come in, and are even...

When it comes to caring for the elderly, hygiene issues are surprisingly common. Determining why their bathing habits have changed is the...