“People with Alzheimer’s dementia tend to maintain their social graces until relatively late in the disease,” Duxbury said. “They can make small talk and be polite and sit next to someone and ...

Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.

Dementia can lead to challenges with communication. It’s understandable to feel frustrated, but maintaining respect is crucial. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about ...

Here’s the sobering truth: Dealing with dementia is hard. But there’s something even harder than that – it’s dealing with your loved ones who are suffering from the neurodegenerative disorder ...

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Dear Carol: My dad has Lewy body dementia (LBD) and likely Alzheimer’s, as well. The current crisis is that he thinks bugs are crawling all over the ceiling, which I’m told is common with LBD. It ...

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