One of the great challenges faced by families coping with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia is learning how to communicate effectively with the person impacted by the disease while also ...

Family caregivers for hospice patients with dementia said they experience an array of challenges, including difficulty in communicating with their loved ones and lack of consistent guidance from ...

If you’re overwhelmed choosing the best hearing aid for your loved one, know you’re not alone! The combination of hearing ...

Research involving the UAB reveals the most effective way to talk to people with Alzheimer's so that their emotional response and their levels of attention and understanding are the highest possible.

NORTHUMBERLAND — A free educational seminar on Alzheimer's disease and person-centered care will be presented at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Nottingham Village Nursing Center, Canterbury Commons, at ...

Esme Murphy, a reporter and Sunday morning anchor for WCCO-TV, has been a member of the WCCO-TV staff since December 1990. She is also a weekend talk show host on WCCO Radio. Born and raised in New ...

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 ...

With early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease comes the possibility of treatment to not only help manage symptoms but also slow progression to a more advanced stage. Your doctor may prescribe a type of ...