Alzheimer’ (AFA) is advising their family caregivers about important steps they should take to reduce the risk of wandering.

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 ...

For most older adults, the idea of aging in place and staying at home for as long as possible is an attractive one. However, for seniors who’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form ...

Oct. 24—NEW YORK — With Halloween just a week away, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is offering five tips for family caregivers to help their loved ones with Alzheimer's disease and other ...

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 ...

Dear Cari: My dad won’t answer his old cell phone or our land line, so I bought one of those “simpler” phones for him. He’s refusing to try this one, won’t even touch it. Why is he being so stubborn?

The holiday season can be a stressful time for everyone — but particularly for those living with dementia, as well as their caregivers and loved ones. Statistics show that an estimated 6.7 million ...

Being a caregiver for a loved one can be challenging, both physically and emotionally, especially while trying to celebrate the holidays. The Alzheimer’s Association says ahead of the holidays, it’s a ...

Being a caregiver for a loved one can be challenging, both physically and emotionally, especially while trying to celebrate the holidays. The Oklahoma Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association says ...