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.
The holiday season can be a stressful time for everyone — but particularly for those living with dementia, as well as their caregivers and loved ones. Statistics show that an estimated 6.7 million ...
Millions of Americans with Alzheimers disease and their caregivers feel the real effects of an issue known as 'sundowning.' ...
Oct. 24—NEW YORK — With Halloween just a week away, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is offering five tips for family caregivers to help their loved ones with Alzheimer's disease and other ...
Caring for individuals with dementia is a labor of love that demands unwavering dedication and an ocean of patience. As a caregiver, the journey is a tapestry woven with moments of immense joy, ...
With over 55 million cases of dementia worldwide—a number that’s expected to double every twenty years—most of us will be touched by the affliction in some way before long, whether we acknowledge it ...
As the old saying goes, you cannot pour from an empty cup. To give time and energy to others, it is vital to attend to one's ...
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 ...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter would like to advise caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and dementia on how to keep their loved ones safe during the ...
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 ...