Moving can be overwhelming at any stage of life. But it's exponentially more difficult for older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, for whom any change in routine ...

Extreme cold is considered the deadliest form of weather, causing more fatalities than heat, floods, or storms, according to ...

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

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With the 4th of July approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is advising families to follow steps to create a dementia-friendly environment. According to a press ...

Everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, including those living with dementia, which is why the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging caregivers to follow the I.R.I.S.H.

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America offers several tips to keep people living with dementia safe during the winter.

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 ...

Valentine’s Day can present unique challenges to relationships; loved ones living with dementia may not be able to express themselves or remember things as they did before the onset of the illness. To ...

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) shared tips on how to keep those with dementia from wandering out into freezing ...

The Fourth of July wouldn’t be complete without a helping of hotdogs, burgers and, of course, good ole’ TNT fireworks to celebrate America’s independence. While a burst of crackling lights can be ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) These figures will only increase in the coming years, as rates of dementia are ...