My father had dementia and I was his caregiver. Here’s what I wish I had known
In 2007, I was suddenly plunged into the role of caregiver for my then 75-year-old father, who had vascular dementia. Full Story
Dementia caregivers can get lowdown on new treatments, handling finances
ANGLETON — The Gathering Place works to help many people in the community affected by dementia, hosting workshops and programs throughout the year Full Story
Alzheimer’s Assoc. hosts self-care workshops for caregivers
DAYTON — The Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter is hosting two programs in June offering self-care guidance for caregivers and professionals caring for someone with dementia. The programs, which are…
Understanding and Managing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
In his well-attended 2023 APA Annual Meeting session, “A Clinician’s Guide to the Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in the Era of Boxed Warnings,” Rajesh R. Tampi,…
Bruce Willis’ daughter writes devastating essay on dad’s dementia: ‘This is the beginning of grief’
Bruce Willis' daughter Tallulah Willis has opened up about her father's dementia diagnosis in a moving new essay. Full Story
Diagnosing Dementia earlier can help slow progression
Diagnosing dementia is often difficult. The brain itself is complicated, so when someone is suffering from dementia, they can have many symptoms ranging from changes in language abilities to behavioral…
Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia are the first and second most common forms of dementia. What sets them apart?
As the proportion of older people in the population around the world increases, the prevalence of dementia will increase in turn. Full Story
Coping with Dementia: Sometimes we just need magic
One of the problems with dementia care is that we go into it with a negative attitude. Full Story
More people are living with dementia. What are the signs and risk factors?
More than 55 million people globally live with dementia, and the number is expected to increase to an estimated 153 million by 2050, according to the World Health Organization. Full…
Confabulation: What’s really happening when people with dementia seem to lie?
Dear Carol: I’m my mom’s only daughter, so we are close. Mom was recently diagnosed with mixed dementia, so I moved her in with me and I’m trying to learn…