Nursing homes in the Western U.S. work together as they grapple with evacuations in a natural disaster. It was a night in early September…
Researchers are exploring new ways to help prevent fall-related injuries in vulnerable older adults, from hip protectors and protective headgear to padded floors. For…
When people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias wander or get lost, caregivers may turn to technology, local police, or their communities for help…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people out of their daily routines and into isolation, bringing apathy, frustration and loneliness. These tips can help families…
New research raises concerns about access to guns for people with dementia, and caregivers search for expert guidance on how to address gun safety…
As a child, I took dance lessons. I would twirl through the grocery store, leap from aisle to aisle and dance anywhere I could….
During the coronavirus pandemic, residents in home care and long-term care facilities alike are experiencing immense feelings of isolation and loneliness. Isolation and loneliness…
In her new book Creative Care: A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care, Dr. Anne Basting explores the benefits of performance and theatre…
“You realize that it’s not the journey that you chose, but it’s the journey that you got. How are you going to make the…
I should have known that there was a stigma that surrounds Alzheimer’s disease, because when I learned of my dad’s diagnosis, I felt like…
The coronavirus outbreak, and the social distancing it has mandated, is transforming the way people visit their doctors. For older adults, including people living…
In the pandemic, adoption of tablets like iPads in eldercare is speeding up, helping adult day care go virtual, enabling assisted living communities and…
As COVID-19 spreads, the risk of the elderly and people with dementia being hospitalized for the disease increases—not to mention all the other medical…
As COVID-19 continues to spread and many people make plans to protect themselves and their loved ones, it’s also important to consider mental health…
As COVID-19 continues to spread, particularly hitting vulnerable populations like elderly in nursing homes, caregiving for a loved one with dementia may feel overwhelming….