Most of our patients are older than 80. About half have dementia. As I watched images ... Others sat on cots holding onto Red Cross blankets, waiting for someone to take them back to their ...

"I just wanted to make blankets," says Haylee Lorenz, a fifteen-year-old Sparta High School student. That's all Haylee ...

Dementia patients who stick to simple daily routines could keep their independence for longer, new research has suggested. Completing objectives throughout the day, such as meeting grandchildren, ...

New research suggests that dementia patients can maintain their independence and live healthier lives longer by sticking to simple daily routines. A trial involving the NIDUS-Family program showed ...

A few decades ago, those caring for people with dementia, whether at home or in facilities, took a very different approach. They tried “reality orientation,” reminding patients that today is ...

Two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs have been shown to enable patients to remain in their homes for longer periods of time.

CBS News New York takes a look at what's being done to help New Yorkers living with the disease, and those who are caring for them.

Dementia patients should stick to daily goals in order to live longer, new research has suggested. Fulfilling objectives throughout the day, such as meeting grandchildren, making tea or going for ...

A comprehensive national study examining dementia patient outcomes for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) uncovered key insights into ...

The nursery at RiverSpring Residences in New York City’s Bronx borough is a sunny, inviting space outfitted with a bassinet, a crib with a musical mobile, a few toys, bottles, picture books for ...

I have frequently criticized VSED by directive as inhumane to the patient, cruel to caregivers ... door to lethally jabbing those with advanced dementia as ... The plaintiffs in the case are ...

She encourages patients to break down their artwork shape by shape, making it easier for individuals with dementia to engage with the creative process. “I keep coaching them to do other shapes ...