Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for caregivers of people with dementia, will be held on Wednesdays in June (10, 17 and 24) from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT via Zoom. During ...

In 2024, caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias provided an estimated 19.2 billion hours of unpaid assistance worth $413.5 billion, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. More ...

In the early stages, caring for someone with dementia is more like a partnership. Your loved one is still fairly independent, and you may be able to discuss decisions together. However, as the disease ...

Dementia is a growing health problem, affecting more than 55 million people around the world. In Australia, an estimated 433,300 people are living with dementia. This figure is projected to rise to ...

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 ...

Millions of Americans support loved ones with dementia. While dementia caregiving can be rewarding, it can also be challenging — particularly if your loved one presents with signs of dementia .

There are over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia in 2020. This number is expected to almost double every 20 years. “Dementia is an umbrella term for types of diseases or syndromes where ...

FILE - R. Scott Turner, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Memory Disorder Center at Georgetown University Hospital, points to PET scan results that are part of a study on Alzheimer's disease ...

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.

The number of adults with dementia is growing — and so is the number of family members who step in to help. A St. Louis-based nonprofit is trying to meet their needs. John Ludwig knew he needed ...