Dementia is not just a nursing home issue. Nearly half of older adults in assisted living and other senior communities have some level of dementia or cognitive impairment, and this…

BANGOR, Maine — Drew Wyman was 10 years old when a grandparent moved in with his family after showing signs of Alzheimer's, during a time when there was a negative…

When actor Michael J. Fox, famous for his roles in “Back to the Future” and “Family Ties,” announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of…

A new paper published in the journal Aging and Mental Health highlights that couples coping with dementia can navigate the challenges with greater resilience and well-being by working together and supporting each…

CHICAGO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Alzheimer's Association and Rippl announced a partnership designed to revolutionize access to high-quality dementia care across the country. Full Story 

No one associated with nursing homes—as residents or their families, friends, staff, or administrators—is unaware of the massive impact of the pandemic on these facilities, which provide essential services to…

People with dementia who live in long-term care facilities are spending a significant portion of their income each month on care, according to an October 2023 study published in the…

Maplewood Senior Living, a leading national provider of senior living residences with 16 communities across the Northeast and Ohio, is thrilled to host Teepa Snow, an acclaimed occupational therapist, leading…

Higher nursing home staff levels may have a positive effect on health outcomes for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, but substantially improving care quality may require additional…

Family carers in Cornwall need more support, a dementia expert has said. Full Story