Here's how to distinguish "sundowning"—agitation or confusion later in the day in dementia patients—from typical aging, from doctors who treat older adults.

Redirecting loved ones and patients with dementia can often be a successful strategy to use when managing challenging behaviors. Because people with dementia cannot always communicate what they want, ...

Dementia affects millions globally, impacting not just memory but emotional well-being, relationships and daily life. While occasional forgetfulness is common with aging, certain behavioral changes ...

What are some triggers that may be the cause of challenging behaviors in people with Alzheimer’s disease? A person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia most likely will experience significant ...

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

In my last post, I reviewed the 4Rs: Reassure, Reconsider, Redirect, and Relax. In this post, I will review a method to improve communication: the Three Time Principles. Improve Communication With ...

17 November 2020, Bavaria, Krailling: A resident of the old people's home Maria Eich plays the game "Memory" on a nursing ward and puts pairs of cards together. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven ...

The St. Tammany Council on Aging recently concluded a training program for first responders designed to enhance their ability to provide compassionate, effective care to individuals with dementia and, ...