Learn about wandering behaviors in those with dementia/Alzheimer's. Discover simple strategies that may eliminate or lessen wandering behaviors.

Aug 1, 2009 - Katrena Wells

Vascular dementia is relatively common, after Alzheimer's disease (AD). This article highlights characteristics of varying types of this disease.

Jan 17, 2008 - Iona K Lister

In 2005, the World Health Organization found that 24.3 million people worldwide suffered from Dementia, with 4.6 million new cases a year.

May 16, 2009 - Jeffrey Donaldson

Look at different types of devices available to aid in helping to locate someone who is missing and has dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

Mar 6, 2010 - Katrena Wells

People aged over 65 who walk regularly or do other forms of moderate exercise may greatly lower their risk of developing vascular dementia, according to an Italian study.

Mar 16, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

Dementia caregivers can improve their loved one's mealtime experience by making it simpler, safer and more enjoyable, in turn preventing malnutrition and weight loss.

Apr 2, 2010 - Lorena Tonarelli

Dementia is the decline of mental capacity - thinking, memory and reasoning - that interferes with a person's everyday tasks and functioning.

Aug 29, 2010 - Karen Thomas

If you have risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, follow these simple lifestyle changes to help fend off the deterioration of the brain.

Jul 28, 2011 - Rita Templeton

Caring for a person with dementia is an exhausting job. An Alzheimer's caregiver needs extra help when the elderly family member begins to wander away from home.

Feb 25, 2010 - Mary King

More elderly cats are developing feline dementia, or cognitive dysfunction syndrome. Like humans, feline dementia sufferers need familiar routines and surroundings

Oct 13, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

How can caregivers cope when delusional dementia patients who are home say they want to go home, or don't recognize their own spouse or self? Agnosia is the cause.

Feb 9, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Are Alzheimer's and dementia the same thing? No, but they are closely related. Alzheimer's is one form of dementia. There are many others.

Aug 5, 2010 - Kathy Kattenburg

Dementia is a blanket term covering many different forms of the condition. But all involve a significant decline in the functioning of the brain and associated problems.

Feb 7, 2010 - Ann Burnett

Who can say what it's like living with a loved one that has Alzheimer's disease or dementia? The primary home caregiver copes with the difficulties every single day.

Nov 17, 2009 - Mary King

How to protect kids from pedophiles, common techniques used by predators, and what's wrong with the age-old advice "don't talk to strangers."

Sep 8, 2009 - Jenny Evans

Find ideas, props, conversation starters and tips to help seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia enjoy memories of a father.

May 22, 2010 - Katrena Wells

Learn more about a study that found higher rates of Alzheimer's disease in seniors with atrial fibrillation, a common heart arrhythmia.

May 12, 2011 - Katrena Wells

A parent's physical decline or loss of memory due to dementia or Alzheimer's can cause anxiety, depression or just a niggling feeling of malaise inside.

Oct 8, 2011 - Karen Thomas

Dementia is a progressive condition challenging carers every day. Find positive ways to interact; focus on the ability not the disability.

Aug 28, 2010 - Karen Thomas

Research suggests a daily dose of caffeine may reverse memory loss, and cut the risk of Alzheimer's disease as well as other forms of dementia.

Jul 25, 2008 - Sheila Gaquin