Rethinking how we train caregivers for people with dementia
According to the Alzheimer's Association, each year more than 11 million Americans look after family or friends with various forms of dementia, unpaid and usually untrained. Full Story
According to the Alzheimer's Association, each year more than 11 million Americans look after family or friends with various forms of dementia, unpaid and usually untrained. Full Story
In China, it’s common for multiple generations of a family to share a household. Full Story
A man whose wife has Alzheimer's said caring for her was a "labour of love" he was grateful to perform for her. Full Story
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - A statewide plan to address Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia was released Thursday for the next five years with five main goals for how South Carolina…
Doctors use several methods and tools to help determine if a person with thinking or memory problems has Alzheimer’s disease. Full Story
Dementia isn't a specific disease. Instead, it describes a collection of symptoms that affect a person's thinking and social abilities enough to interfere with daily life. Full Story
FRIDAY, March 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- There is little doubt that caregiving for someone with dementia can be demanding and challenging, and that knowing how best to care for…
The statistics surrounding Alzheimer’s illustrates the need for more research into treatmentand a cure. Full Story
Dementia is a challenging disease not only for patients but for their loved ones and caretakers as well. Full Story
There is little doubt that caregiving for someone with dementia can be demanding and challenging, and that knowing how best to care for both the patient and yourself can be…