Dementia is a syndrome associated with a decline in cognitive function and ability to remember that impairs daily living, to a point where a person is no longer independent. Full…
ACAP (Adult Children of Aging Parents) will have a free program on Communicating with Someone Living with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias at 5:30 p.m. Full Story
“It isn’t always easy to have dementia and admit it, but it is important.” Full Story
Alzheimer’s might steal the spotlight when it comes to dementia-related diseases, but there’s another player on the field that warrants our attention: Lewy body dementia (LBD). Full Story
Washington DC [US], September 18 (ANI): According to a UCSF study, a telecare programme that improves outcomes for dementia patients while reducing the burden on unpaid caregivers also offers the…
PHOENIX (AP) — Andrea Nissen is trying to prepare her 65-year-old husband, who has Alzheimer’s disease, for a solo flight from Arizona to Oklahoma to visit family. Full Story
An elderly man from Down Under who was scammed out of his life savings has received a reprieve, in a tale described by the Good News Network as "a story…
In a story published Aug. 30, 2023, about dementia-friendly airports, The Associated Press reported erroneously that dementia isn’t covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Full Story
A local group dedicated to spreading awareness about Alzheimer’s disease celebrated its 10th year on Sunday. Full Story
Caring for a loved one with a chronic condition — particularly someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia — is among the top triggers for conflict among families. Full Story