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.

Dementia may be a disease of the mind, but its effects can be highly emotional. Those suffering from cognitive decline can experience frequent changes in emotions and have less control over their ...

What Makes You a Dementia Friend?You become a Dementia Friend by attending a one-hour informational session to learn about ...

It’s is an opportunity for individuals and families experiencing communication challenges with someone with dementia in a home setting to learn about new approaches. After the performance, there will ...

Melissa Malone wanted to make last Christmas special for her mother. Her dementia had progressed, and Malone wasn't sure they would get another chance to celebrate together. Caring for a loved one ...

Dear Carol: My dad was my rock and was always there for his little daughter when I needed support, even more so after Mom died. Last year, he had a series of strokes, each taking another piece of him.

GREAT FALLS, Va. — When someone is dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it can be hard to find ways to communicate, but one local residential home is using a specific and rare instrument to ...