Amyloid plaques: they’re at the heart of scientists’ hypotheses about what causes Alzheimer’s, and they are focusing on removing them as...

Confusion. Disorientation. Memory loss. While these are certainly hallmark warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of...

If it seems like a loved one with Alzheimer's has entirely rewritten the rules on when and how to sleep, you're not dreaming. Some people...

If you knew that a better quality of life could be achieved for a loved one, you would not think twice about exploring that option. Yet...

Family caregivers give so much of themselves to take care of their loved ones, frequently sacrificing their individual needs and desires....

What motivates you to get out of bed each morning? The answer is different for every one of us, of course, but there's one commonality:...

Maybe it was expected, or perhaps you were caught off guard. Mom has just received an official diagnosis for a progressive disease that...

Dementia aggression is one of many challenging changes that can occur in people with dementia, and it is undoubtedly one of the most...

Often, I am questioned about whether or not a person living with dementia needs home care. When you are contemplating this, please...

If you were to list the top 5 emotions you feel in caring for parents, what would they be? Maybe you’d first think of feelings like love,...

If there is one consistent thing in the race to unravel the mystery of Alzheimer’s, it is changing. It seems as if whenever researchers...

Who would you call if your child developed a high fever out of the blue? It’s a no-brainer; many parents have their pediatrician’s number...

Imagine how it might feel to navigate the cognitive complications of Alzheimer’s disease for a second. The people you love most now seem...

If 2021 will be remembered as the year for COVID-19 vaccines, perhaps 2022 will make its mark in an equally life-changing way: with an...

Recent research sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association uncovered some striking results on how dementia may present differently in...

Amyloid plaques: they’re at the heart of scientists’ hypotheses about what causes Alzheimer’s, and they are focusing on removing them as...

Life, especially during a pandemic, can be full of uncertainties. However, concentrating on what can be controlled is empowering for...

Understanding the 60-90-second rule in dementia is crucial to most effectively meeting care needs. It may take someone with dementia...

The communication disconnect that often occurs in someone with dementia may make it difficult or impossible for a senior to describe...

It's often taken for granted that if someone receives an Alzheimer's diagnosis or a diagnosis of another related dementia, they have no...