Families can become caregivers at any time, with little warning. Someone becomes ill, develops a debilitating disease, ...

You know there’s something afoot when the wife of Bruce Willis, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia last year, revealed she was writing a book about being a family caregiver. Or when a ...

People with dementia sometimes get agitated and frustrated. New services provide a sort of Netflix for dementia, with videos designed for this population — leaving out confusing plots or jarring ads.

It’s the most common form of dementia, responsible for loss ... Moreover, Alzheimer’s shatters the lives of the family, friends and caregivers of the person who is ill – but none more ...

The first full week of April has arrived, and, though those spring temperatures love to mess with our heads, the city has warmed up since the throes of winter. This means more outdoor activities ...

Objective To identify the key themes for evaluating the quality of initiatives to engage patients and family caregivers in decision-making across the organisation and system domains of healthcare ...

It also studies how care-related stigma intersects with other forms of prejudice. And how that intersection influences caregivers’ well-being, decision-making and their reliance on outside help. The ...

Caring for someone who is elderly or unwell can be a rewarding, yet overwhelming experience, especially for informal caregivers, says Larissa Zwar, Brock University’s newly appointed Canada ...

Now, Katie Brandt is an expert in this form of dementia ... like to say to caregivers is not to be afraid to reach out for support." "Everything that this organization does is free." ...

The Grand National, the world's most significant steeplechase event, is set to take place this weekend at Aintree for its 177th edition. Last year saw I Am Maximus clinch victory under jockey Paul ...

The 2025 Grand National has arrived and, as ever, millions of people around the globe will be tuning in and placing bets on the world’s greatest steeplechase. Last year's winner I Am Maximus ...

Due to short-term memory loss, allowing some time to pass can often stop the cycle. Some caregivers will even go for a drive around the block or out for ice cream. Understand that her asking to go ...