Dementia is an umbrella term that describes multiple forms of cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer’s disease (the most ...
As workplaces continue to change with technology, many still believe that older people, especially those with dementia, can’t keep up. This stereotype is not only false—it’s harmful. It overlooks the ...
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For Paul, a finance administrator, things came to a head when his report mistakenly included £7,000,000 of costs rather than £700,000. Fearing accusations of fraud, Paul disclosed his recent dementia ...
A psychologist has explored what a three-word phrase might signify when spoken by someone with dementia. While the expert was ...
The probability of any American having dementia in their lifetime may be far greater than previously thought. For instance, a 2025 study that tracked a large sample of American adults across more than ...
Rob Kennedy mingled with about a dozen other people in a community space in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. The room, decorated with an under-the-sea theme, had a balloon arch decked out with streamers ...
People with dementia sometimes get agitated and frustrated. New services provide a sort of Netflix for dementia, with videos designed for this population — leaving out confusing plots or jarring ads.
It happens. You’re mid-sentence when you realize you totally forgot what you’re saying, or you’re driving to work—on a route you’ve traveled 100 times—but you take a wrong turn. The truth is that ...