“We all know that memory is identity,” writes novelist Julian Barnes in his slim, mournful work Departure(s), which was billed as the 80-year-old writer’s final work of fiction upon its…

Compassion. Patience. Empathy. I think many of us expect these qualities to be shown to us in extra measure but get rather stingy about showing them to others, especially when…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It’s hot across the state for next week, and a group that could be impacted is our older family members, especially those with Alzheimer’s or dementia…

Until recently, Nancy couldn’t remember the last time she had a haircut or made it to see her dentist. But she can tell you her 95-year-old mom, Sheila, attended every…

Lewy body dementia book by Newcastle psychologist launched. Full Story    

Hollywood star Bruce Willis made a rare public appearance as he attended the wedding of his daughter Tallulah Willis, amid his ongoing battle with frontotemporal dementia. Full Story 

Caregivers of individuals with severe dementia or developmental disabilities will soon be able to access their medical records in one go without submitting documents such as resident registration transcripts or…

When we think of dementia, symptoms like memory loss and confusion might spring to mind. And that’s completely reasonable – dementia is a condition that progressively affects memory and thinking.…

There is a window after a dementia diagnosis when the person can still make their own decisions and sign their own documents. That window closes, and families who miss it…

Patients suffering from dementia deserve to grow old with dignity. But what is the best path: activity and structure, or relaxation and autonomy? Europe is aging faster than any other…