More than 57 million people worldwide are living with dementia, with nearly 10 million new cases diagnosed each year. Alzheimer's disease accounts for an estimated 60 to 70 per cent…

No cure exists — yet — for Alzheimer’s disease, the brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, along with the ability to complete daily tasks. Full Story 

Dementia is not a natural part of getting older and it’s not just about forgetting things. Full Story 

For older adults and their caregivers, navigating aging-related services can be overwhelming. The Centralina Area Agency on Aging is working to make that journey easier, offering resources and support for…

Over 57 million people worldwide live with dementia, causing 36.3 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and ranking as the seventh leading cause of death. But when it comes to dementia,…

While there is no available treatment that can stop or reverse the underlying brain damage that causes dementia, art can make a difference according to the National Institutes of Health.…

A new voice companion platform — designed for the quiet hours when seniors might feel the most socially isolated — captures life stories that might otherwise be lost, said David…

“We all know that memory is identity,” writes novelist Julian Barnes in his slim, mournful work Departure(s), which was billed as the 80-year-old writer’s final work of fiction upon its…

Compassion. Patience. Empathy. I think many of us expect these qualities to be shown to us in extra measure but get rather stingy about showing them to others, especially when…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It’s hot across the state for next week, and a group that could be impacted is our older family members, especially those with Alzheimer’s or dementia…