Support groups for caregivers of people with dementia can be beneficial in various ways. By speaking with others who are in a similar situation, people may gain comfort, understanding, knowledge, and ...

Most (65 percent) of the more than seven million older adults with dementia in the United States are aging in place in the community. Remaining in the community reflects the preferences held by most ...

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Caring for someone with dementia is complex and involves coordination across multiple aspects of care, including medical treatment, cognitive support and assistance with daily living. Those issues ...

Technology is available to assist with nearly every facet of modern life, including helping prevent people with dementia from wandering and alerting their caregivers when they do. Studies have found ...

A new study has laid the groundwork for a future intervention designed to help caregivers establish a safe and workable mealtime routine for people with dementia living at home. For many people with ...

Introduction With the rapid ageing of the global population, the number of persons with dementia (PwDs) is increasing, placing substantial psychological and physical burdens on family caregivers.

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Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.

Joel G. Anderson receives funding from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – For many people with dementia and the caregivers helping them live at home, mealtime is no picnic. The home environment can pose challenges for both the patient and those providing ...