Everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, including those living with dementia, which is why the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging caregivers to follow the I.R.I.S.H.

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 ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has provided five tips to help families, friends and partners to create a special Mother’s Day for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With the 4th of July approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is advising families to follow steps to create a dementia-friendly environment. According to a press ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A national foundation is encouraging families who have a loved one with dementia by giving five tips to help someone affected by dementia to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day can present unique challenges to relationships; loved ones living with dementia may not be able to express themselves or remember things as they did before the onset of the illness. To ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As freezing cold temperatures sweep across the nation, it is especially imperative to stay inside and stay safe. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is sharing tips on how ...

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — School is underway and the summer is almost over. But one holiday coming up in two weeks offers many families one last chance to get away and take a mini-vacation: Labor Day.

The Fourth of July wouldn’t be complete without a helping of hotdogs, burgers and, of course, good ole’ TNT fireworks to celebrate America’s independence. While a burst of crackling lights can be ...

(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 ...