Caring for a family member with dementia can be an all consuming and stressful situation. Safety issues, emotional needs, communication challenges and caregiver burnout are just a few things that must ...

Agitation is the third most common neuropsychiatric symptom observed in patients with dementia, with 30% of patients exhibiting these symptoms; the frequency increases to 80% among patients living in ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • My wife has late-stage Alzheimer’s disease. She is now in a memory-care facility. They often give her sedatives to calm her ...

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.

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It’s one of the hardest parts of dementia for families to face: “She used to be strong and kind, and now she thinks we’re lying or stealing from her.” If you’ve been there, you know the heartbreak of ...

People with dementia don’t just lose their memories — they often battle depression, too, with specialists estimating up to half of patients experience this side effect. But experts are now raising ...

If you see a friend heading your way and can’t remember their name, don’t panic. Chances are, you’re not on the road to ...

New products are being developed in an attempt to reduce loneliness and bolster cognition. By Dana G. Smith When Frank Poulsen, 72, first started talking to the artificial intelligence companion Sunny ...