Series on Alzheimer’s a personal issue for Leader reporter
My 87-year-old dad comes from a generation that believes in wasting nothing, spending wisely and doing things in moderation. Full Story
My 87-year-old dad comes from a generation that believes in wasting nothing, spending wisely and doing things in moderation. Full Story
Transitioning from home into a residential care facility can be challenging for everyone involved, but especially for people living with dementia. Full Story
CHARLESTON — National Grief Awareness Day on Aug. 30 is dedicated to discussing the myriad ways people cope with loss. Full Story
With the exponential increase in Alzheimer’s patients in the US, the demand for caregivers has also risen proportionally. As seniors affected by Alzheimer's age and their condition worsens, they require…
Of the roughly 55 million people around the world living with dementia, 60 to 70 percent are estimated to have Alzheimer’s disease, reports the Mayo Clinic. Full Story
Dementia is not one disease, but a term that refers to different disorders that affect the brain and impair a person’s memory, thinking, behavior, or emotions enough to interfere with…
This is the 18th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. Full Story
An estimated 26 million Americans 50 and older live alone, and researchers estimate that more than 4 million have dementia or cognitive impairment. Full Story
People living with dementia and their families may be facing additional challenges due to the current wildfires and provincial state of emergency. Full Story
Sometimes doctors have a hard time determining whether cognitive symptoms are caused by clinical depression or by a neurological disease like dementia. Here's why the two conditions have so much overlap…