Communicating with a loved one who has Alzheimer's can sometimes be like walking down a foreign road. Their words may fade but that does not mean that they can’t feel. In an interview with HT ...

ROCK SPRINGS — Attendees at a workshop recently had the opportunity to learn how dementia affects communication. They also received tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care ...

Erin Bonitto took a deep breath, put a smile on her face and calmly introduced herself to her “mother.” “Good morning. Hi, mom. It’s me, Erin, the most beautiful of your three daughters.” Then she ...

Dementia affects a person’s ability to communicate, making it hard to convey their wants and needs to the people around them.

One of the great challenges faced by families coping with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia is learning how to communicate effectively with the person impacted by the disease while also ...

NORTHUMBERLAND — A free educational seminar on Alzheimer's disease and person-centered care will be presented at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Nottingham Village Nursing Center, Canterbury Commons, at ...

FARGO — The Alzheimer’s Association will offer free virtual presentations in September for family members and caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. The project is funded ...

When a parent begins to lose their memory, it feels like you are walking on a path that is constantly falling apart under you, with every step bringing the scary truth that the ground you used to ...

Different communication styles are needed for the progressive phases of dementia. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images R. Amanda Cooper, University of Connecticut Every three seconds, someone in ...

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.

R. Amanda Cooper is affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association as a Community Educator. These figures will only increase in the coming years, as rates of dementia are predicted to double by 2060. If ...