Medicare offers help for caregivers of dementia patients but getting the word out has not been easy. People who work in ...

The initiative, called Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience, or GUIDE Model, is offered at 327 locations across the U.S., ...

Day-break Adult Day Services, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association and Asbury Christian Fellowship, will present ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Key Takeaways Establish a predictable daily routine to minimize confusion and agitation ...

Most Memory Cafés have meetings where people with dementia and their caregivers — many of them spouses — meet for socialization, education and sharing resources." ...

“There’s no way around it,” she says. Accepting that reality is helpful, as is cherishing what good moments they have. She ...

In an earlier article, we discussed five common challenges family caregivers may encounter and how to cope with them. Of all caregiving types, caring for a person with dementia is, perhaps, the most ...

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, thinking about the future can be daunting, as there’s a great deal of uncertainty. However, planning for ...

Treatment for dementia-related psychosis is different for everyone. But one thing’s for sure: As a caregiver, you play a big role in your loved one’s care plan. With your help, they can have a better ...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia is hard enough during normal times. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect communities around the U.S., though, it’s not surprising ...