Torie Bosch is the First Opinion editor at STAT. When Jason Karlawish started working with dementia patients in the late ’90s, there often wasn’t much he could offer them. “I gave them a diagnosis,” ...

For the first time, an international expert panel has developed referral criteria for specialist palliative care for patients with dementia, which could help standardize referral across various care ...

For many Kentuckians with dementia, medical interventions may seem like the only choice, but a new University of Kentucky study shows that prioritizing joy and engagement through enrichment activities ...

GUIDE Model services include care coordination and management, caregiver education and support, and $2,500 per year for respite services. GUIDE is available at no out-of-pocket cost to patients with ...

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.

Wandering, and "elopement," are frightening and dangerous behaviors by people with dementia. For some families, it is the ...

Programs that support caregivers of patients with dementia could bring substantial benefits at a fraction of the price of an Alzheimer’s drug. Disease-slowing Alzheimer’s drugs entered the market in ...