A tool that was once used to examine the intensity and frequency of pain in dementia patients following their death has been revamped to help skilled nursing facilities deliver palliative…
At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and am concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that…
Taking care of the caregiver. Today we spoke with Executive Director Vernon Robinson and COO Joyce Robinson from Dementia Partners AVL. Full Story
State statistics about Alzheimer’s disease are sobering. More than 120,000 people, including one in 10 over age 65, are living with Alzheimer’s, a 20% increase since 2020. Caring for Minnesotans…
BLOOM (TAMPA) – Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging—especially in public settings where unexpected behaviors might cause confusion or misunderstanding. That’s where Caregiver Companion Cardscome in.…
Two in every three health and care professionals mistakenly believe dementia is a normal part of ageing. Because of this, your doctor may not recommend steps to reduce your risk…
It’s estimated there are more than 85,000 people in B.C. currently living with dementia – with more than 247,000 people projected to be living with the disease by 2050. Full…
Residents in Oxfordshire who are worried about their memory can now access expert support and advice through a new memory support service from Dementia Oxfordshire. Full Story
Dementia is a global issue described by the World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) as a syndrome in which cognitive function deteriorates at a rate faster than would be expected as…
An acquaintance once asked, while my mother was alive and living with me, “Have you got her a toy cat yet?” Reading my expression as one of incomprehension, she elaborated:…