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 ...

Communicating with a loved one suffering from dementia can be incredibly challenging. The cognitive decline associated with dementia can affect memory, language and communication skills, making it ...

Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.

Patients with dementia can struggle in a plethora of ways. They may find it hard to communicate with others, to remember their past, to look after themselves, and so on. Fortunately, medical science ...

A new mobile application in Singapore is taking an innovative approach to communications training for caregivers of people with dementia. The Institute of Mental Health (IMH), a tertiary psychiatric ...

An older woman interacts with a younger woman while the two hold hands. Source: Andrea Piacquadio / Pexels As Hans Christian Andersen once wrote, “Where words fail, music speaks.” In later stages of ...

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A special program hosted by the St. Bernards Senior Health Clinic and UAMS Center on Aging Northeast educated caregivers and family members on how to care for dementia ...

A new education and training tool is giving people a glimpse into the world of dementia and the symptoms patients experience. The Virtual Dementia Tour enables caregivers and health care providers to ...

Dementia disrupts daily life but routine offers vital grounding and comfort. Experts emphasize that predictable schedules, ...

One-third of people living with dementia experience highly fragmented care without coordination — and those gaps in communication could be dangerous, a new study finds. Researchers evaluated claims ...