Gene Hackman was cared for by his wife in his final years. Her unexpected death highlights the essential and challenging job ...

Saturday was International Women’s Day, and According to the Alzheimer’s Association, women caring for a loved with dementia are more likely to develop the disease themselves.

Rebekah Edwards argues that mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy could help carers of people with dementia.

As soon as she stopped the chemo, the dementia seemed to accelerate crazy fast with her,” Michele says of her mother-in-law. ...

One major factor is lifespan because women tend to live longer than men, making them more prone to the disease.

In an Oxnard conference Thursday, the physician who helps lead a care movement asked people not to define dementia as a disease that can be treated with medication designed to alter behavior. Instead, ...

Do you have any other medical problems, or are you taking any medications? People with dementia aren't always aware of their condition. So your doctor will ask someone close to you, like a friend ...

Managing Dad’s care while in the home ... or how to engage with him. People with dementia need to be seen as full humans with their own stories and dignity. As a carer you give up a lot of ...

Some primary care doctors have a lot of experience ... Typically, those are not an option for people whose dementia has progressed past the early stages. And, importantly, early diagnosis means ...

Occasional forgetfulness and confusion are normal signs of aging, but dementia is not, according to the Alzheimer’s ...