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.

Although dementia patients experience severe or chronic pain, many studies indicate that they regularly receive fewer analgesics than healthy senior adults. This can primarily be attributed to the ...

Dementia is a silent, yet devastating condition that slowly steals the essence of our loved ones. Watching my elderly parents grapple with dementia has been one of the most challenging experiences of ...

For adults with dementia and their loved ones, modern technology is opening up a whole new world of possibilities, allowing seniors to age in place while remaining safe, active, and connected to their ...

The majority of seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia receive care from a family member or loved one. Every year, millions of Americans provide billions of hours of unpaid care for ...

In my last two articles, we reviewed basic memory strategies and memory aids, two ways to improve memory and daily activities. Managing medications, however, is so critical to the health of your loved ...

Judy Kubota plays piano in her Bend home as her daughter, Kecia Kubota, watches. Judy, 83, has dementia and Kecia helps care for her. Judy taught piano lessons and still plays songs from memory on her ...

Hospital-to-home transitions for older adults with dementia and multiple chronic conditions face major challenges due to systemic healthcare gaps, according to a comprehensive review published in BMC ...

Whether in a social context, or at home with a one-on-one caretaker, research shows that music can keep seniors with dementia connected, engaged, and active. Institute on Aging’s Companioa is a ...