Living with dementia can present unique challenges for older adults and their loved ones. Incorporating suitable games into their daily routines can have a…
The prevalence of dementia is rising globally — and efforts to fight the stigma around dementia are on the rise, too. In the Netherlands, elementary…
When people log in to join a Jewish Family & Children’s Service memory cafe online, they might hear from an Afro-Latin music expert about…
Adapting to the physical, cognitive and behavioral changes associated with dementia is key to living well — and making a home environment safer and…
Thirty years ago, dementia was a condition less understood than it is now and assumed to be a normal part of aging. A condition…
What happens when a person who appears to show signs of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia walks out of a supermarket in the…
Dementia-friendly communities, or age-friendly cities, are defined by the World Health Organization as places where healthcare, socializing and security are adapted to those in…
Older adults’ desire to remain in their own home as they get older is growing, according to two separate studies by AARP and Home…
Transportation plays a major role in our daily lives – it affords a person independence, flexibility and potential to explore. And for older adults…
Day-to-day activities at home could potentially turn into dangerous situations for people living with dementia. Incidents such as leaving the stove on when cooking…
Growing older in a traditionally-styled home environment can be challenging as age takes its toll. Seniors sometimes face physical risks due to the structure…
An Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis can often be overwhelming, particularly when it comes to figuring out whether to have your loved one stay at…
People with Alzheimer’s disease are at a particularly high risk of falling. Falls aren’t an inevitable part of living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, however,…
If you have decided to bring an elderly loved one into your home to care for, there are some special preparations that you can…
Any person who looks after an ailing loved one is likely under a great deal of stress, but surveys indicate that Alzheimer’s caretakers experience…