Ralph Carmona started forgetting things. "My wife was the first to notice I was having problems with my memory," says Carmona, 74, of Portland, Maine. "She would send me to ...

As soon as she stopped the chemo, the dementia seemed to accelerate crazy fast with her,” Michele says of her mother-in-law. ...

Ageism in healthcare is often an overlooked form of discrimination, yet its effects can significantly impact the quality of ...

Millions of older adults in the United States are experiencing loneliness and social isolation. Robotic pets offer a ...

For people with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, there may come a time when they need more care than a loved one or other caregiver can provide at home. In those ...

Orci was born in Mexico City and moved to the U.S. when he was 10. He is survived by his father, Roberto Orci Sr.; mother ...

It was the late 2000s. The Apple iPhone had recently been introduced and on-demand music libraries were becoming popular. | ...

Sue Ryan never imagined herself working in healthcare, but when her aging father developed Alzheimer’s disease, she found herself shifting into the profession of caregiving. Years later, Ryan found ...

Menopause not taught in medical school When Dr. Rajita Patil, an obstetrician-gynecologist at UCLA was a resident, she ...

New research suggests that antidepressants can accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia. At the same time, some ...

People with mild dementia might live more independently if assistive technology could evolve in parallel with their progressing conditions, according to new research from Alisha Pradhan, assistant ...

A comprehensive national study examining dementia ... D-SNP MA plans. These findings suggest that more integrated care models may offer better coordination and outcomes for dementia patients.