If you have a loved one battling Alzheimer’s-- you know all too well the responsibility involved in caring for someone with the disease. A new report out by the Alzheimer’s Association shows just how ...

The holiday season can be a stressful time for many, but for the nearly 12 million family members and friends serving as unpaid caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the holidays ...

Caregivers of people with dementia face daily challenges as they work to keep their loved ones safe and supported.

Alzheimer’s disease puts a significant burden on not only the nearly seven million people who have been diagnosed with it, but also the caregivers supporting them. More than 11 million Americans ...

Technology is available to assist with nearly every facet of modern life, including helping prevent people with dementia from wandering and alerting their caregivers when they do. Studies have found ...

A new arts and well-being program co-developed by the University of South Australia, Flinders University and the University ...

A new study has laid the groundwork for a future intervention designed to help caregivers establish a safe and workable mealtime routine for people with dementia living at home. For many people with ...

There's no cure, yet, for Alzheimer's disease. But dozens of programs developed in the past 20 years can improve the lives of both people living with dementia and their caregivers. Unlike support ...

Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.

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