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 ...

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 ...

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

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

What can caregivers do to de-stress? Though caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias can be rewarding at times, it can also be terribly stressful for caregivers and families. It is ...

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 ...

We come before you today as mother and daughter, Terrie and Shon, Alzheimer's patient and caregiver. When I, Terrie, was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's nine years ago, I gave myself a minute to cry.