There are a lot of misconceptions about Alzheimer’s. A quick Internet search on that subject yields more than 150,000 results. Today, let’s look at one of these: “Alzheimer’s patients always become ...

As National Family Caregivers Month wraps up, the Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter is shining a spotlight on ...

The fear, grief and anger a caregiver experiences when a family member is afflicted with one of several forms of dementia are thoroughly examined in Dr. Macie P. Smith's newly-released book, A ...

November is National Family Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Family caregivers are the backbone of our long-term services and supports system. Through their efforts, ...

Jan. 20—Nine months ago, Ed and Sherry Gaydos' lives changed in an instant. Sherry was diagnosed with the onset of dementia. And in that same moment, her 55-year-old husband became a caregiver. "I ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter is sharing some tips of how to support loved ones with dementia, and their caregivers during the holiday season. In Iowa alone, ...

Caregivers of those with dementia or other degenerative diseases are often amazing individuals. Yet they, too, need support and not to stay silent about their burdens.

Dementia is a complex condition that not only affects an individual’s cognitive abilities but can also take a toll on their emotional and mental health. These changes can be challenging for the ...

Frontotemporal dementia or frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) refers to a range of disorders that impact the brain’s frontal ...

Dear Eric: I am 40 and physically disabled. I need a powered wheelchair to get around both outside and inside my apartment. Recently, my tires were popped by some broken glass from a bottle thrown out ...

Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. There are over 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S.

Bruce Willis' wife has confessed that she felt "anger and resentment" after the legendary actor was diagnosed with dementia, ...