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Alzheimer’s disease puts a significant burden on not only the nearly seven million people who have been diagnosed with it, but also the caregivers supporting them. More than 11 million Americans ...

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A federal program offered at UNT Health Fort Worth supports dementia patients and their caregivers.

The number of adults with dementia is growing — and so is the number of family members who step in to help. A St. Louis-based nonprofit is trying to meet their needs. John Ludwig knew he needed ...

Memory cafe's help dementia patients and their caregivers. These “memory cafe’s” are for patients with memory loss to build a ...

The model is designed to enhance the quality of life for patients and reduce caregiver burden through person-centered care.