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 ...

One of the most challenging diseases loved ones face is Alzheimer’s and dementia-related illnesses. Author Lisa Skinner sets ...

Other advice for a dementia-friendly Christmas includes being mindful of food for those who have difficulty eating and ...

For most older adults, the idea of aging in place and staying at home for as long as possible is an attractive one. However, for seniors who’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form ...

During the holidays, it can be difficult to know what to do when someone with dementia visits. But this year, the National Council of Dementia Minds is trying to change that. National Council ...

Paranoia is a common symptom of dementia, and it’s one of the hardest to deal with. Though there isn’t a definitive stage of dementia when paranoia appears, it’s most often observed in the later ...

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, ...

Dear Carol: How do people get a parent with dementia to take a shower or bath? I’ve argued with my mom. I’ve coaxed her. I’ve bribed her with treats. Yet when I say it’s time, she tells me she’s had ...

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 ...

The holidays can be a joyful time, but for families with a loved one living with dementia, the season often brings stress, ...

(WWLP) – Halloween is just around the corner, and 22News is working for you with how you can keep the holiday safe, and enjoyable for loved ones with dementia. A time like Halloween can create ...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia is hard enough during normal times. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect communities around the U.S., though, it’s not surprising ...