OPINION: The first time I toured an assisted living home for my dad it felt like a betrayal. But getting him help was ...

As we age, we all forget things from time to time. But when memory loss begins to interfere with everyday life, it may be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia for many older adults.

Sometimes referred to as “doll therapy” or “empathy dolls”, but more accurately known as “child representation”, the use of ...

Southern Connecticut State University launches the Memory Café to support individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's and their ...

Dementia, often mistaken for a natural part of ageing, is far more complex and widespread. While there’s no cure yet, early ...

More than 800 joined the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Fond du Lac, raising $160K to support care, education and advocacy.

C.S. Narayanan, VSM***, chairman, Manipal Institute of Neuro Sciences, Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, explains how understanding the difference can help in early diagnosis and timely medical attention.

When her mother Chrisoula was diagnosed with dementia, Spiri Tsintziras had no idea of the guilt, sadness and fatigue that ...

A care home is launching a restaurant for people with dementia to help those with the syndrome "enjoy the finer things", its manager says. Hyllden Heights in Hildenborough, Kent, is starting the ...

Seniors who suffered concussions were found to be more likely to develop dementia, requiring home care services or admission ...

Spanish and Chinese scientists say they have used nanoparticles to enable the brains of mice to clear out plaque linked to ...

The GUIDE program pays local health and home care organizations to provide free dementia respite services, education, training and care coordination.