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

Dementia is an umbrella term to describe cognitive (thinking) problems that are severe enough to affect everyday life. There ...

The results showed that nearly one in four caregivers had some level of concern about hoarding. About ten percent clearly ...

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“People with Alzheimer’s dementia tend to maintain their social graces until relatively late in the disease,” Duxbury said. “They can make small talk and be polite and sit next to someone and ...

However, for older adults, especially those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, a UTI can become much more serious. Instead of just causing physical discomfort, it can lead to ...

Inside the body, a 24-hour rhythm, known as the circadian rhythm, quietly coordinates when we sleep, wake, eat and recover. This internal timing system helps keep organs and hormones working in sync.

Caregiving has meant confronting how unprepared our culture is to support families navigating FTD. It's a 24/7 responsibility ...