For Dementia Patients, AI Can Be a Good, Non-Judgmental Listener
Frank Poulsen has dementia, and like many people with memory loss, he often feels self-conscious in social situations. It can be embarrassing, he says, when he loses his train of…
Frank Poulsen has dementia, and like many people with memory loss, he often feels self-conscious in social situations. It can be embarrassing, he says, when he loses his train of…
CHICAGO—Most of us try to steer clear of quarrels whenever possible. That’s especially true of unconstructive disagreements—a description that fits many conflicts involving people with dementia. Full Story
Liverpool Dementia Action Alliance is holding a Young Onset Dementia Awareness Day at Liverpool Central Library. The event, which takes place on Thursday 7 May from 10am until 4pm, aims…
My husband and I aren’t that old yet, but we have lost our parents, and several other siblings and close friends. My husband has a gift for these people when…
(Aging Untold) — More than 60 million family caregivers across the U.S. are juggling medical care, errands and advocating for loved ones, and for many it’s on top of a…
Memory loss is usually the first thing people think of when it comes to dementia. The condition, which affects 7 million Americans, is primarily defined by memory issues, forgetfulness and…
n recent years, dementia has been recognised as a major public health priority due to the exponential rise in cases worldwide...Latin America is one of the regions projected to experience…
Teepa Snow had been properly warned that “Ms. Jackson is on a tear” by the on-duty nurse when she strode into the room. Full Story
For an estimated 11% of Americans over age 65 who have dementia and the over 11 million unpaid caregivers supporting them, there is no instruction manual for navigating life after…
If ever you needed a nudge to give your brain a workout, new research underscoring the benefits of “brain training” should offer fresh motivation. Full Story