For most older adults, the idea of aging in place and staying at home for as long as possible is an attractive one. However, for seniors who’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form ...

Different communication styles are needed for the progressive phases of dementia. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images R. Amanda Cooper, University of Connecticut Every three seconds, someone in ...

As arctic blasts and polar vortexes drive dangerously cold temperatures across much of the country, the Alzheimer’s ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — As a heat wave sweeps across the region, bringing dangerously high temperatures and triple-digit heat indexes, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is offering crucial ...

Alzheimer’ (AFA) is advising their family caregivers about important steps they should take to reduce the risk of wandering.

Alzheimer’s disease puts a significant burden on not only the nearly seven million people who have been diagnosed with it, but also the caregivers supporting them. More than 11 million Americans ...

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America offers several tips to keep people living with dementia safe during the winter.

As a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or memory loss, you likely dedicate significant time to learning how to meet their ever-evolving needs. Fortunately, a new study suggests that regular, ...

Paranoia is a common symptom of dementia, and it’s one of the hardest to deal with. Though there isn’t a definitive stage of dementia when paranoia appears, it’s most often observed in the later ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Memorial Day is right around the corner, and the Alzheimer's Foundation of America is making sure those traveling with a loved one who has a dementia-related illness are equipped ...

Why is it important to stay active and involved after a dementia diagnosis? When you have dementia, it’s important to try to keep doing things that you enjoy. You’re still the same person, and you can ...

Dear Carol: My mother, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, repeats the same question multiple times an hour. I know that’s typical behavior with Alzheimer’s, but it’s driving me nuts. I start out ...