Sociologist Elena Portacolone was taken aback. Many of the older adults in San Francisco she visited at home for a research project were confused when she came to the door. They’d forgotten the ...

Dementia causes changes in the brain that affect how people think, but it may not change what people think about. You're loved one with dementia likely spends their time thinking about the same things ...

Anneke's brother Frank chips in: "Maybe she hesitated for five seconds, and said: 'Now I know what to do ... dementia is just as brave." Frank adds: "A good friend of mine said, 'You have ...

The project estimates that at least 4.3 million people 55 or older with cognitive impairment or dementia live alone in the United States. About half have trouble ... ask ‘Who do you live with?’” ...

A big misconception is that dementia ... one partner has started to take over some of the tasks that the other is no longer very good at. It might be, “You always make a mess when you cook. So I’ll do ...

It does not mean they will definitely avoid dementia. Some risk factors for dementia can’t be avoided – for example getting older or the genes you inherit ... genes do not always cause a person to ...

There are many different types of dementia. Your loved one's treatments will depend on the type they have ... know where to start planning for the future. In your role as a caregiver, do what you ...

Whether you are a person living with dementia, know someone who is ... And apart from the fundraising I do talks and presentations about dementia to anyone who will have me – from WI groups ...

“Women using hormone therapy may have more severe vasomotor symptoms and may have a predisposition to both vasomotor symptoms and dementia ... with women who do not experience those symptoms.

When you feel ready, it can be helpful to start creating a plan for the future. There’s a lot for you to process with a recent dementia diagnosis. We can help you adjust at this difficult time and ...

The project estimates that at least 4.3 million people 55 or older who have cognitive impairment or dementia live alone ... providers would just ask ‘Who do you live with?’” ...