When someone close to you is diagnosed with dementia, it can be difficult to know which way to turn. Our comprehensive guide – Caring for a person with dementia – can be your go-to companion. It’s ...

Dr. Macie P. Smith's newly-released book, A Dementia Caregiver Called to Action: The Journey examines the challenges a ...

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The five-year journey Ed Mezzanotte and his wife, Lorraine, traveled before she lost her life to Alzheimer’s disease in ...

This inspired her to write A Dementia Caregiver Call to Action, a comprehensive yet concise guide designed to support families caring for loved ones with dementia. “It’s a resource to add ...

Dementia therapies may help relieve symptoms, but many different options are available. Some may help more than others.

This free, easy-to-use database contains detailed information about proven, top-rated dementia support programs available to caregivers in their own communities. "Best Programs for Caregiving is ...

The five-year journey Ed Mezzanotte and his wife, Lorraine, traveled before she lost her life to Alzheimer’s disease in ...

United Church Homes has been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model designed to support people living with ...

Melatonin may also worsen how caregivers rate the mood of older adults with dementia. According to a 2022 article, there is a lack of research on the long-term use of melatonin. In animal studies ...

Attendees of “The Empowered Caregiver: Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors” will learn how dementia can change a person’s behavior, how to identify possible triggers and provide person ...

“It is hard to explain to people what it’s really like day by day, minute by minute,” said caregiver Judi Salo. Salo cares for Chuck, her husband of 30 years who was diagnosed with dementia ...