Sarah Akin hopes this holiday that caregivers give themselves a little grace — and that visiting family do the same. Akin, who is 35…
The holidays bring joy, togetherness, and a healthy dose of chaos—a mix that can be challenging for anyone, let alone individuals living with dementia…
People tend to look at Alzheimer’s disease progression in a framework of seven stages. In the final stage, people with the disease often lose…
The holidays are often a joyous time filled with celebrations, and experts say tailoring activities to the changing abilities of family members living with…
In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene caused widespread damage and loss of power across the Southeastern United States, with western regions of North Carolina…
VR has been a fixture in entertainment technology for years now, allowing people to experience almost life-like simulations through portable and easy-to-use headsets. Now,…
A dementia diagnosis can change everyday life significantly for the person diagnosed and their caregivers. For people living with dementia, tasks that once felt…
Caregivers: If you’re constantly worrying or feeling anxious, overwhelmed or moody, if you have difficulty concentrating, if you’re depressed or agitated, if your self…
There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from…
Over 80 percent of people living with Alzheimer’s disease are unable to recognize their own cognitive decline, according to Cleveland Clinic. Anosognosia is the…
When a family member is diagnosed with dementia, the people that step into the caregiving role are often those closest to them. Caregivers must…
Positive Approach to Care founder and dementia care expert Teepa Snow returns to our Live Talks series for another session of “Ask Teepa Anything,”…
How do you decide when it’s time for someone with dementia to stop driving? And how do you have that tough talk about taking…
Being a caregiver to someone living with dementia is a role that many people take on with little or no prior experience with the…
Anosognosia is a neurological condition in which a person is unaware that they have a particular disease. For people living with Alzheimer’s disease and…