Dementia Caregiving as a Public Health Strategy
Caregivers are family members or friends who provide unpaid, community-based care to older adults and people with chronic health conditions or disabilities. Full Story
Caregivers are family members or friends who provide unpaid, community-based care to older adults and people with chronic health conditions or disabilities. Full Story
A synthetic form of the active ingredient in cannabis helps reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's, new research shows. Full Story
When Margarita began to need more care due to her advancing Alzheimer’s in 2018, her daughter Irina found herself at a crossroads. Full Story
A new dementia care and payment model is now available for patients at Eskenazi Health. This new model increases access to high-quality care by directly addressing the needs of unpaid…
Managing dementia in the complex landscape of neurological disorders stands out as a formidable challenge, affecting millions worldwide and profoundly reshaping the lives of both patients and caregivers. Full Story
Jane Andrews knew something was very wrong when her husband Graham appeared at her bedside with a bunch of flowers, mistakenly thinking it was her birthday. Full Story
In the United States, more than 6 million individuals are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and there are about 11 million unpaid caregivers supporting them. Around the world, the disease impacts…
Caring for someone with dementia often feels like an endless road trip without any rest stops, says Paula Forte, PhD, author of Self-Care Strategies for Family Caregivers. She encourages caregivers to…
The five-year journey Ed Mezzanotte and his wife, Lorraine, traveled before she lost her life to Alzheimer’s disease in August was marked by heartache, fear, loss and tragedy. Full Story
How can art therapy help people with Alzheimer’s and dementia? The Alzheimer’s Association, there is a growing number of people living with the medical condition. Full Story