On a warm December morning in 2019, Anne Tudor and her wife, Edie Mayhew, went for a walk in woods near their home in the southern Australian city of Ballarat.…

This new research method enabled people with dementia, family carers, student social workers and members of the public to gain insight into the experience of living with dementia.  Full Story 

When we are met with a dementia diagnosis, one that robs an individual of his or her brain, how do we face this unknown with acceptance, courage and intentionally helpful…

The public is invited to a program, “Effective Communication Strategies — How to communicate with someone who has dementia,” on May 15 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Community…

Irvine, Calif., Jan. 8, 2024 — Additional staffing alone will not be sufficient to bridge the quality-of-care and health outcome disparities among nursing home facilities with varying percentages of residents…

A person with dementia may require a care home if they are having difficulties carrying with daily living, such as bathing, eating regularly, and taking medication. Full Story 

No one associated with nursing homes – as residents or their families, friends, staff or administrators – is unaware of the massive impact of the pandemic on these facilities which…

In the United States, an estimated 10% of adults ages 65 and over have dementia. Full Story 

Mealtimes can be challenging for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Sticking to familiar foods and routines may help. Full Story 

His father was diagnosed at 58, and in 2018 James took an NHS test which said he had a 99.9% chance of getting a rare, genetic form of the condition.…