Cognitive or mental declineTrusted Source — a deterioration in functions such as the ability to think, remember, understand, and learn — naturally occurs as we age. Full Story
A Cedars-Sinai study suggests physicians treating dementia should look for cerebrospinal fluid leak—a treatable cause of an otherwise incurable condition. Full Story
A homecare agency paid to look after people with dementia has been spending as little as three minutes on care visits that are supposed to last half an hour -…
Family caregivers are overwhelmed, usually untrained, and often under enormous financial stress. If they are lucky, they have a community to help support them. But unless those receiving care are…
One November afternoon, Chris Espedal asked a group of caregivers — all of whom work with people who have cognitive impairments, behavioral health issues, or complex physical needs — to…
A few months before Jasja De Smedt Kotterman’s mother died of Alzheimer’s at age 76, Kotterman found her mother staring vacantly at a meal, a plate of fruit that had…
Rooted in love and lived in the practicality of medical appointments, support groups and the balancing act of everyday life, serving as a caregiver for a loved one living with…
Ordinary activities such as bathing or sleeping can quickly turn into a battle of wills for caregivers and people with dementia. In those exasperating moments, your loved one is trying to tell…
BLAINE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Carl and Carolyn Oldani’s marriage is a love story still writing its vows of devotion. Full Story
Although the holiday season brings joy to many, it may mean added stress for families supporting a loved one with memory loss. Full Story