Building empathy among caregivers and healthcare providers is an important aspect of treating dementia, and virtual reality (VR) offers a way for people to…
Antipsychotic drugs are most commonly used to treat mental health conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, but they’re also often prescribed to patients with…
In a massive effort involving dozens of researchers and long-term care facilities, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) has awarded a $53.4 million grant…
In Tokyo, Japan, a restaurant aims to change stereotypes and raise awareness about dementia by hiring servers with the condition. Known as the Restaurant…
A drugmaker agreed to pay $116 million in penalties to settle charges by the U.S. government that it sought to improperly influence doctors in…
Though we may not realize it, we each have our own personal walking style and pace. Now researchers are finding that a person’s walking…
When someone is diagnosed with dementia, completing some of the most basic tasks — like bathing — can become difficult, strained and time-consuming. You…
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