Life can be overwhelming -- a medical diagnosis, family conflict, work stress, or feelings of anxiety or depression can cause you to struggle with daily acti...
Life can be overwhelming -- a medical diagnosis, family conflict, work stress, or feelings of anxiety or depression can cause you to struggle with daily acti...
Gardening is a great way to be active. Learn how to create a garden with your loved one using these gardening therapy tips for people with Alzheimer's.
Art therapy is a form of therapy that encourages creativity and s...
Art therapy stimulates the brain, providing powerful benefits to Alzheimer's patients. How does it work? Do studies support it? Read more.
Non-drug approaches for treating aggression and other symptoms of dementia work better than antipsychotic drugs, a study finds, and are less risky. That includes teaching caregivers how to respond.
Your senior is repeating questions because they feel anxious. Use these 4 ways to respond to the behavior and stop the questions before you lose your temper
If you notice a pattern of memory or behavioral issues that are affecting a loved one's ability to function, it's essential to talk about it so they can be evaluated. Use these tips to help plan and guide your conversation.
Taking up one of these activities could help prevent mild cognitive impairment
This modern therapy technique has been shown to be effective and easy to learn — could teaching it to students help cut off a growing mental health crisis?
Two of the most important issues for seniors are to remain independent and keep living in their own home. But health and cognitive issues can sometimes make normal day to day living a bit more challenging
These behavioral changes may warn of Alzheimer's — and they have nothing to do with memory problems.
British researchers have found older adults who remain sexually active score higher on cognitive tests -- although men more so than women.
A number of conditions cause dementia-like symptoms, and doctors may have trouble diagnosing them. Still, the odds usually are low that an elderly family member can be made cognitively normal.
New research suggests very early stages could be marked by personality and behavior changes.