Alzheimer’s disease is one of our greatest plagues. It’s the most common form of dementia, responsible for loss of memory and cognitive abilities that affect daily life. Seven million Americans and 55 ...

The fear, grief and anger a caregiver experiences when a family member is afflicted with one of several forms of dementia are thoroughly examined in Dr. Macie P. Smith's newly-released book, A ...

UVA researchers have developed a new system that can help caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. This voice monitoring system uses AI to detect anger or stress in a caregiver’s mood. Once the device is ...

“There’s no way around it,” she says. Accepting that reality is helpful, as is cherishing what good moments they have. She ...

Dementia is a complex condition that not only affects an individual’s cognitive abilities but can also take a toll on their emotional and mental health. These changes can be challenging for the ...

What can caregivers do to de-stress? Though caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias can be rewarding at times, it can also be terribly stressful for caregivers and families. It is ...