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 ...

For most older adults, the idea of aging in place and staying at home for as long as possible is an attractive one. In fact, a March 2023 survey of 2,000 adults ages 55 and older conducted by U.S.

ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The holiday season is meant to be a joyous time, but for families who have a loved one living with dementia, it can also be an unsettling one. With ...

Establish a predictable daily routine to minimize confusion and agitation. Communicate using clear, simple sentences and give time for responses. Create a safe home by removing tripping hazards and ...

Part two of a University of Wyoming Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) program will focus on challenges in communicating with a person living with dementia and how caregivers can learn to make the ...

Nearly 300 people learned new skills and refreshed old ones during the Dementia Caregiving Training Conference. On Wednesday, ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) These figures will only increase in the coming years, as rates of dementia are ...