About one in nine people aged 65 and older has Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. While some particular genes, when mutated, can lead to Alzheimer’s, that connection…

The purpose of the symposium was to highlight the emerging synergy between two central dimensions of dementia care: innovation and compassion, aiming to expose the delicate balance between inspiring innovations…

Providing care for a parent or spouse with dementia is a demanding job, and it can be especially challenging for rural residents who are juggling both caregiving and farm work.…

When a person with dementia gets something fundamental wrong — the year it is, your relationship to them — it can be difficult to know what to do. Do you…

Memory is a fundamental part of what makes us human, shaping our identity and connecting us to our past. But for millions worldwide, dementia erodes these connections, creating profound challenges.…

Many people wonder whether stress is linked to a risk of dementia, and the news often reports a link between the two. Current research indicates that stress may play a…

Things that increase the risk of developing dementia include: age (more common in those 65 or older) high blood pressure (hypertension) high blood sugar (diabetes) being overweight or obese smoking…

A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer’s disease not only aids in the diagnosis of the neurodegenerative condition but also indicates how far it has progressed, according to a study…

As life expectancies increase, the number of people living with dementia worldwide continues to rise. The 2024 report of the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care adds compelling…

In the emotionally complex world of dementia care, communication is more than just what we say – it’s how we say it. Terms of endearment like “darling”, “my lovely” and…