For most older adults, the idea of aging in place and staying at home for as long as possible is an attractive one. In fact, a March 2023 survey of 2,000 adults ages 55 and older conducted by U.S.

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — As a heat wave sweeps across the region, bringing dangerously high temperatures and triple-digit heat indexes, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is offering crucial ...

Alzheimer’s disease puts a significant burden on not only the nearly seven million people who have been diagnosed with it, but also the caregivers supporting them. More than 11 million Americans ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Key Takeaways Establish a predictable daily routine to minimize confusion and agitation ...

As a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or memory loss, you likely dedicate significant time to learning how to meet their ever-evolving needs. Fortunately, a new study suggests that regular, ...

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. An estimated 6.5 million Americans, 65 and older, had Alzheimer's dementia in 2021, including 180,000 in North Carolina alone, according to the the Alzheimer’s ...

My dad won’t answer his old cell phone or our land line, so I bought one of those “simpler” phones for him. He’s refusing to try this one, won’t even touch it. Why is he being so ...

Every day, our caregivers bring patience, warmth, and understanding, helping seniors feel valued, safe, and connected in their own homes.” — Rob Fraser, owner of Care to Stay Home SPOKANE, WA, UNITED ...

(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- Families in Spokane and surrounding communities across Northern Washington face unique challenges when caring for loved ones living with dementia or ...