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Dementia and Alzheimers can cause severe memory loss and be difficult for a person and their families to cope. While there's no cure for dementia, there are ways to minimize the disease's progression. One of the best is exercise.  The Link Between Exercise and Brain...

With every diagnosis, dementia has a profound effect on individuals and families. If you've ever wondered why some people get the disease while others don't, how to assess your risk, and how it's currently being researched, you're in the right place.  Does Genetics...

Does your loved one have worsening symptoms and signs of dementia in the late afternoon that progress into trouble sleeping at night? They may be experiencing sundowning or "sundown syndrome." Here's what to know about this phenomenon and how to help a loved one and...

When your loved one has received a dementia diagnosis, the future they need to prepare for comes faster than expected. Once they show signs of dementia, they have a window of time to ensure they've made their wishes clear. Essential documents provide a clear framework...

While most people who suffer from dementia are diagnosed after age 65 with the more common late-onset dementia, there is a form of dementia that affects some people younger in life. Early-onset dementia, sometimes called younger-onset dementia, is usually diagnosed in...

Caregivers of loved ones with dementia face many challenges -- emotional, physical, financial and more. To add to that, they also face eating concerns. People with dementia can especially benefit from a healthy diet, as many foods provide the nutrients required to...

Vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are just two of the conditions that affect cognitive functioning and are listed under dementia. These conditions impact the ability of a person to remember, think and socialize. Researchers have identified several factors that...

“Music has the power to reach beyond the symptoms of dementia to the person within.”  ~ Andra Duncan, MT-BC A person with dementia may not remember you or what they ate five minutes ago -- or even if they ate. However, they have long-term memories stored and just need...

Memory books can help dementia patients by redirecting behavior and helping them to remember who they and their families are. Include short descriptions below photos to help your loved one remember events and people including relatives, friends, marriage, the birth of...

Dr. Cameron Camp, director of research and development at the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, has found that the childhood education philosophies of Dr. Mari Montessori are also beneficial to dementia patients when adapted to dementia care. Diamondback...