A person-centered approach is key to managing common behaviors related to dementia, according to new guidance from the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Provider Roundtable. Almost all people with ...

When we hire caregivers, we often find that the applicants have a wide range of experiences. Some applicants have been nurses for many years and others are just beginning their nurse training.

Dementia doesn't just erode memory -- it also changes behavior and mental health. A study shows the brain's salience network and tau protein may be involved. When most people think of dementia, ...

When we hire caregivers, we often find that the applicants have a wide range of experiences. Some applicants have been nurses for many years, and others are just beginning their nurse training.

—Managing agitation in nursing home patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias could be improved by augmenting Minimum Data Set data with information from electronic medical records.

Because of its often slowly progressive nature, dementia is often included among chronic disease management programs. Yet, for many reasons, its management demands different approaches. With the rise ...

Subtle shifts in everyday money management may appear years before dementia is diagnosed, new research suggests.

Knowledge is such a powerful ally. Nobody wishes for a dementia diagnosis, but hearing those words can help family and friends provide appropriate support – as long as they’re given the right ...

May 2nd, 2025 | TC: 11802 | 1 hour. Presenter: Dr. Guillaume, MD, MSCDR. Objectives: Understand symptom progression and how these symptoms justify expansion of the care team. Learn about the impact ...

What are some significant markers that indicate we’re growing older? Wrinkles on our skin? — Yes. A grey streak or two? — Yes. The body’s pace of bounding back after a trying episode? — Double yes.