Redirecting loved ones and patients with dementia can often be a successful strategy to use when managing challenging behaviors. Because people with dementia cannot always communicate what they want, ...

A new study finds that healthcare providers and family caregivers often disagree on how best to manage dementia behaviors during end-of-life care. The research, published in the Journal of the ...

Dementia affects millions globally, impacting not just memory but emotional well-being, relationships and daily life. While occasional forgetfulness is common with aging, certain behavioral changes ...

What are some triggers that may be the cause of challenging behaviors in people with Alzheimer’s disease? A person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia most likely will experience significant ...

“Most studies included in our scoping review suggested that there were significant effects from the environment on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Better understanding of ...

First, you notice the small changes. It may be challenging to find the right word or remember the name of someone you just met. You may forget where you placed ...

Dear Carol: My dad is in mid-stage Alzheimer’s and dealing with his late-day anxiety is driving me to the edge. For most of the day, as long as I remember what I’ve learned about caring for someone ...

There are plenty of reason you might feel off in the late afternoon and evening. Maybe you’re mentally wiped after socializing all day, or your brain is fried from hours of work. If you got up early, ...

Frontotemporal dementia is a brain disease that affects the parts of your brain responsible for behavior, speech and memory. “Frontotemporal” stems from the names frontal and temporal lobes, which are ...