One critical aspect of Alzheimer's disease care that often goes unnoticed is training in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

On Sept. 10, Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Programs (GWEPs) across the country discovered that their funding had been restored by both the House and Senate, though the legislative language could ...

A comprehensive study of California’s In-Home Supportive Services program found that specialized dementia training significantly improved home care workers’ knowledge and confidence when caring for ...

PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La. — Many of you know what it's like to take care of someone with dementia. Every year in the U.S., there are half a million new cases of dementia, and that number is expected to ...

The community is invited to an open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7 at 210 Tracy Road, New Whiteland. A ribbon cutting ...

A growing aging population means growing numbers of older adults with diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, and states are addressing this group in a variety of ways.

The GUIDE program pays local health and home care organizations to provide free dementia respite services, education, training and care coordination.

HACKENSACK — Dementia Friends is a global movement changing the way people think, act and talk about dementia. Developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, the Dementia Friends ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With over half a million Floridians experiencing cognitive decline, the Alzheimer’s Association is applauding a new law that mandates expanded training for law enforcement ...

Confluence Health, Aging and Adult Care, the Chelan-Douglas Health District, and the Alzheimer’s Association are hosting a Brain Health and Dementia Awareness Training on Oct. 24, in recognition of Ma ...

Migrants with dementia who’ve acquired English later in life may revert to their childhood language – and many rely on family ...