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.

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A special program hosted by the St. Bernards Senior Health Clinic and UAMS Center on Aging Northeast educated caregivers and family members on how to care for dementia ...

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 ...

One of the great challenges faced by families coping with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia is learning how to communicate effectively with the person impacted by the disease while also ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging—especially in public settings where unexpected behaviors might cause confusion or misunderstanding. That’s where Caregiver ...

Meaningful conversations, seeking inputs on care and affirming emotions are among the few things that can make a big ...

Dementia is often immediately associated with memory loss, but the condition encompasses so much more than just an impaired ability to recall names, dates or events. It is a complex condition that ...

Many people with dementia will have some kind of sensory impairment, such as sight loss, hearing loss, or both. This can cause them more difficulties with their communication. However, there is still ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) These figures will only increase in the coming years, as rates of dementia are ...