In the end, caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is an act of love, but it comes with a cost. Studies like this one show ...

Learn evidence-based communication strategies to preserve your loved one's sense of self through dementia's progression.

Readers respond to Michelle Cottle’s essay about her experience with her parents and the growing caregiver crisis.

If your mom texts things like “it’s been quiet here” often, she probably feels lonely and needs your attention. For many ...

Brittany Butts understands that for many families, Alzheimer's comes as a double burden. As a teenager, she watched not only ...

June Squibb, busier than ever at 96, stars in the Broadway premiere of 'Marjorie Prime.' She also plays the title character ...

Having dementia can seem like the end of everything. But in some ways, it’s only the beginning. “The most important thing ...

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For Johnston County Registrar of Deeds Craig Olive and his blended family, Alzheimer’s disease is personal. He and his kin have seen the disease ravage parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts and ...

When Yvette Nicole Brown talks about her father, one word comes to mind: honor. Twelve years ago, the actress—beloved for roles on Community, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Drake & Josh, and more—quietly ...

For most older adults, the idea of aging in place and staying at home for as long as possible is an attractive one. However, for seniors who've been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another ...