During certain times of the day, some people with dementia may become more confused and disoriented. Referred to by neuropsychologist April Krowel as “a constellation of symptoms rooted in confusion ...

A tool that was once used to examine the intensity and frequency of pain in dementia patients following their death has been revamped to help skilled nursing facilities deliver palliative care to ...

Families and experts share their best advice for navigating and coping. By Mohana Ravindranath About four years ago, Madhavi Phadke, a philanthropy director in Westford, Mass., noticed her mother, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with 12 or more prescriptions had higher incidence of dementia and MCI vs. those with 3 to 11 ...

A common painkiller widely prescribed for lower back pain might raise your risk of developing dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI). This surprising link was uncovered in new research published ...

Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.

“I just feel so unloved,” shared a participant in our recent study, reflecting on the deep pain she experienced when her mother—once her best friend—could no longer celebrate her joys or respond to ...