an outdoor fake cemetery, scary and abrupt sounds, and even candles and flashlights lit all through the home should be avoided. An individual with Alzheimer's or dementia often experiences visual ...

Six years after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, 90-year-old Zelik Bocknek (Zel) refuses to slow down — and he believes his active ...

People with dementia may not understand exactly what ... Dr. Kales said. But if getting outdoors isn’t possible, good alternatives include having your loved one sit facing a window or in front ...

Britain's ruling Labor administration on Tuesday brought before parliament a landmark bill that, if passed, would prohibit by ...

Health Secretary backs away from controversial plan but will make it illegal to smoke outside hospitals or in playgrounds ...

and care settings plays a crucial role in determining the quality of life and well-being of individuals living with dementia.

Provide reassurance by talking calmly and providing touch or hugging, if the person is distressed. We look at more ways for people affected by dementia to continue enjoying festivities, both indoor ...

There are dementia-friendly ways to attend a fireworks ... An alternative to attending an outdoor event is to watch fireworks ...

“There are currently around 944,000 people living with dementia in the UK* and the numbers are rising ... The home will have its very own cinema, hair salon, café, and large first floor outdoor ...

a company that trains dementia caregivers, noted that the space inside many facilities, with double rooms, tight common areas, and restricted outdoor access, can fuel conflicts. She said the ...

Teepa Snow, an occupational therapist who founded Positive Approach to Care, a company that trains dementia caregivers, noted that the space inside many facilities, with double rooms, tight common ...

Getting injured after a fall may be an early warning sign of dementia in older adults. That’s according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open last month. "This study quantifies a ...