The holiday season can be a stressful time for everyone — but particularly for those living with dementia, as well as their caregivers and loved ones. Statistics show that an estimated 6.7 million ...

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 ...

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 form ...

With over 55 million cases of dementia worldwide—a number that’s expected to double every twenty years—most of us will be touched by the affliction in some way before long, whether we acknowledge it ...

Dear Carol: How do people get a parent with dementia to take a shower or bath? I’ve argued with my mom. I’ve coaxed her. I’ve bribed her with treats. Yet when I say it’s time, she tells me she’s had ...

For confidential advice, call Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456 Alzheimer's Society's symptoms checker can help spot the signs of dementia Gill Livingston, a professor of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is hoping to help families caring for someone with dementia ...

Valentine’s Day often takes a different form for families impacted by dementia, as individuals may struggle to communicate or remember shared moments. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America states the ...

Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. There are over 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S. and 57 million globally. These figures will only increase in the coming ...