A person-centered approach is key to managing common behaviors related to dementia, according to new guidance from the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Provider Roundtable. Almost all people with ...

Jun. 24—CHI Memorial is launching a six-week, online video series starting Thursday, June 24, aimed at educating people with dementia and their caregivers to navigate the complexities of the disease.

When we hire caregivers, we often find that the applicants have a wide range of experiences. Some applicants have been nurses for many years, and others are just beginning their nurse training.

—Managing agitation in nursing home patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias could be improved by augmenting Minimum Data Set data with information from electronic medical records.

From existing evidence and their own clinical experience, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have come up with 6 nonpharmacologic steps to better identify and manage behavioral problems in ...

Memory care operators are embracing person-centered and research-backed approaches with an eye on serving more unique care ...

When we hire caregivers, we often find that the applicants have a wide range of experiences. Some applicants have been nurses for many years and others are just beginning their nurse training.

Adults aged 60 and older who spend more time engaging in sedentary behaviors like sitting while watching TV or driving may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study by USC ...

Behavioral and psychological symptoms can be challenging for doctors to manage. In dementia, behavioral and psychological symptoms can be challenging for doctors and caregivers to manage. An ...

“Most studies included in our scoping review suggested that there were significant effects from the environment on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Better understanding of ...