Wandering or ‘exit-seeking’ is common in dementia, often triggered by confusion or memory loss. Families need practical ...

A new resource is helping people with dementia speak to their doctors and health care professionals about their medicines with more confidence.

Katya is a co-founder of Y-Care of Dementia, a support network for Australians in their 20s and 30s who are caring for someone living with dementia. Serena Sabatini does not work for, consult, own ...

Medicare offers help for caregivers of dementia patients but getting the word out has not been easy. People who work in ...

Melissa Malone wanted to make last Christmas special for her mother. Her dementia had progressed, and Malone wasn't sure they would get another chance to celebrate together. Caring for a loved one ...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is a role many step into without warning, and is one that reshapes daily life in unexpected ways. From navigating memory loss to adapting routines and ...

According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly 7 million Americans age 65 and older are already living with Alzheimer's and dementia. In this part of CBS News New York's Cost of Caregiving series, ...

Caring for a loved one with dementia may require new tools that help you both get through the day without anger or resentment ...

At a recent party, another guest, a nurse, asked what I do for a living. I explained that as a health policy researcher, my ...

Memory shadow boxes and reality orientation boards are part of comprehensive signage systems for those living with dementia.

Discovering that a close relative has developed dementia can be overwhelming, leaving you unsure of where to begin. You’re not alone: This is a situation many families face with increasing frequency.