Addressing the challenges of dementia care
Care partners of people with dementia face diverse challenges in their caring journey, often navigating crises stemming from the initial pursuit of a diagnosis to managing the complexities of daily…
Care partners of people with dementia face diverse challenges in their caring journey, often navigating crises stemming from the initial pursuit of a diagnosis to managing the complexities of daily…
About four years ago, Madhavi Phadke, a philanthropy director in Westford, Mass., noticed her mother, Chanda Bhawalkar, was withdrawing. Ms. Bhawalkar had been an avid reader and talented cook who…
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has launched a new NHS service for people living with dementia, offering remote, at-home monitoring that provides specialist support. It is hoped the service can…
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Extra precautions should be taken to keep families affected by dementia-related illnesses safe this July 4, advocates say. 8News spoke to Jill Carroll, Program Director…
Senior doctors say staff on general wards are being put in life-threatening situations because hospitals are pressuring them to admit physically and sexually aggressive older psychiatric patients. Full Story
A new app developed by Dementia Australia aims to boost the capabilities of health, disability and aged care workers in providing high-quality care for people living with dementia. Full Story
Financial challenges such as missed credit card and mortgage payments may indicate early stages of dementia long before a formal diagnosis, according to an NIA-funded study. Full Story
Many people wonder whether stress is linked to a risk of dementia, and the news often reports a link between the two. Current research indicates that stress may play a…
The economic impact of dementia in the U.S. is rising as the population ages. The impact goes beyond medical costs and includes hours of unpaid care by family and friends,…
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Heat can be particularly dangerous for people with dementia, and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing information on how to keep loved ones…