The revolution in dementia care is just beginning
When Jason Karlawish started working with dementia patients in the late ’90s, there often wasn’t much he could offer them. “I gave them a diagnosis,” he told me on this…
A New Era of Physical AI Senior & Dementia Care
Wonderful Platform, a global leader in AI-enabled aging and dementia-care innovation, today announced the U.S. launch of Avadin™, the world’s first Physical AI Care Operating System, debuting at CES 2026.…
As dementia care grows more expensive, communication becomes critical for caregivers
For Marcia Brodie, dementia caregiving was never theoretical. Nearly two decades ago, both of her parents developed cognitive impairment — one with vascular dementia, the other with Lewy body dementia.…
Dementia care is a full-time job; Durango support group says caregivers aren’t alone
Grief is often associated with death, says Paul Rado, 71, of La Plata County. But as he cares for his wife Jackie, 77, who has Alzheimer’s disease, he’s experiencing another…
Do people with dementia have to pay care home fees? | 2026
Dementia care can be costly as people living with dementia can require a lot of care and support. The progressive nature of dementia can also mean that you may require…
Free Dementia Care Resources at Local Libraries
While local libraries are best known for their books, many are expanding their role to meet evolving community needs, including support for people affected by dementia. According to Columbia University,…
Care challenges related to lack of awareness in people with dementia
Person-centered care can be difficult to provide where people with dementia lack awareness of dementia-related changes. They may appear reluctant to discuss changes or unable to recognize care needs. Full…
Innovative Trial Using Robotic Pets Enhances Dementia Care, Patient Outcomes at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
An innovative clinical trial examining whether robotic companion pets can improve the outcomes of hospitalized older adults with dementia has delivered meaningful results that have far-reaching implications for hospitals nationwide.…
UAMS Dementia-Care Lecture Looks at Ways to Improve Communication
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently held a virtual lecture to share strategies for communicating in ways that enhance the comfort and safety of people who are…
Ontario unveils 17 long-term care homes to get specialized dementia care funding
The Ford government has confirmed 17 long-term care homes, including two in Toronto, that will receive funding for specialized behaviour units and dementia care. On Tuesday, Long-Term Care Minister Natalia…