‘There was no support after my mum was diagnosed with dementia – we were left on our own’
Penny Bell’s mum, Rosemary, was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2016. Full Story
How to Talk to Someone With Dementia
Many patients with advanced dementia can no longer speak or comprehend language. Researchers are finding that nonverbal dementia patients often receive substandard care because their caregivers don’t know how to communicate with…
‘There is life after diagnosis’: Navigating the challenges of dementia care and support
As the population grows larger and lives longer, dementia diagnoses are becoming increasingly common. Full Story
Dementia-related pain: What caregivers need to know
Dementia isn't a specific disease. Instead, it describes a collection of symptoms that affect a person's thinking and social abilities enough to interfere with daily life. Full Story
Dealing With Anger in Dementia
Dealing with angry outbursts can be one of the most challenging issues for caregivers and family members of those living with dementia. Full Story
Is your memory loss usual for your age… or is it a sign of DEMENTIA? Experts share 5 ways to tell them apart
Memory slips, mixing up words and struggling to focus can be a normal part of ageing. Full Story
Dementia Signs: Silent Symptoms Of Dementia You Can Spot While Shopping
Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, US.…
Dementia resources: How to communicate and have meaningful connections with someone with dementia.
Has your family recently received news that a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia? Or maybe you are already a caregiver of a person with dementia and feeling overwhelmed…
Celebrating Mother’s Day When Your Mom Has Alzheimer’s
FRIDAY, May 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Mother's Day can require some creative thinking when your mom has dementia. Full Story
How to Treat Dementia No Matter What Age You Are
Search the term “preventing dementia” online, and a list of possible precautions pop up. One story describes a new study that finds older Americans who used the Internet — but not too…