Different communication styles are needed for the progressive phases of dementia. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images R. Amanda Cooper, University of Connecticut Every three seconds, someone in ...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, but following closely behind (affecting an estimated 5 to 10 percent of people with dementia) is a particular type that stems from ...

As my husband’s caregiver, I have days when I wake up and don’t want to move. I just want to cry. He’s gone mentally, but ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As freezing cold temperatures sweep across the nation, it is especially imperative to stay inside and stay safe. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is sharing tips on how ...

Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide branches in Stevenage, Hemel Hempstead and Watford this June, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and ...

You've probably wondered—maybe even worried—about keeping your memory sharp as the years go by. With so much conflicting advice out there about brain games and supplements, it's natural to feel ...

In Ayurveda, dementia (smritibhramsha or Smriti Nasha) is a result of Vata Dosha imbalance. While dementia has no cure, there ...

Neurologist Professor Catherine Mummery encourages us to look at our lives and see if there’s anything to improve to protect our brain and lower dementia risk ...

Moving can be overwhelming at any stage of life. But it's exponentially more difficult for older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, for whom any change in routine ...

As a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or memory loss, you likely dedicate significant time to learning how to meet their ever-evolving needs. Fortunately, a new study suggests that regular, ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — As a heat wave sweeps across the region, bringing dangerously high temperatures and triple-digit heat indexes, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is offering crucial ...

With a widespread heat wave bringing dangerously high temperatures and triple-digit heat indexes for millions of people, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing important tips to help ...