How to keep dementia from robbing your loved ones of their sense of personhood—tips for caregivers

Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. There are over 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S.
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How to Recognize the Final Stages of Life in a Person with Dementia

Navigating the final stages for a loved one with dementia can be an emotional and challenging experience. Recognizing the signs and knowing how to offer compassionate care can ease the journey for ...

New diagnostic approach identifies dementia stages based on neurovascular and metabolic changes

Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine have developed a highly sensitive diagnostic that predicts a person's stage of dementia based on neurovascular and metabolic changes.

I'm 73 and care for my 97-year-old mom. Her dementia has made me consider my own mortality.

At 73, Robert Fishman reflects on caring for his 97-year-old mom with dementia, using his art to confront memory loss and ...
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Researchers studying whether medical cannabis could help late-stage dementia patients

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WDKY) — University of Kentucky researchers who are involved in a clinical trial on the use of medical cannabis for late-stage dementia patients say the results could be a game changer, ...