“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 ...
Wandering, and "elopement," are frightening and dangerous behaviors by people with dementia. For some families, it is the point when they begin to seek institutional care for their loved one.
You might want to think twice before chalking grandma’s “senior moments” up to getting older. More than 10 million people around the world are diagnosed with dementia each year, but studies show ...
This mood-related issue is a common sign of the disease. Doctors share all you need to know about it.
In 2014, a group of locals decided to create a safe space for people living with dementia along with their caregivers and loved ones. Dubbed the "Dementia Café," the once-a-month social gathering will ...