Finding long-term care for a dementia patient can be a daunting and overwhelming task. It's critical to understand and carefully assess long-term care options if you're caring for a family member...

We are certain that it comes as no surprise that there is a specific stigma associated with dementia. It is not something that families want to openly talk about to their friends or sometimes even...

A Mediterranean-style diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes and cereals, and low in red meat and sugar. Instead of regular consumption of red meat, this diet opts for oily fish. The diet also...

What's good for the gut might benefit the brain, researchers suggest, noting that imbalances in the gut microbiota could contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause...

Eating disorders are a prevalent condition in the elderly, especially those suffering from Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Difficulties with eating and nutrition can stem from the loss of...

Alzheimer's disease is often misunderstood. When a family member gets diagnosed with the disease, it can be an overwhelming experience with lots of unanswered questions. Finding answers to these...

Making the decision to place a loved one in dementia care home is never an easy one. However, when the effects of dementia become too much for the family or caregivers to handle, dementia care...

One of the major challenges in caring for a loved one with dementia can be coping with the troubling behaviour and personality changes that often occur. It’s important to remember that the person...

There comes a time in everyone’s life when they are no longer able to care for themselves and easily perform normal, everyday tasks. This is often the result of an incapacity of some kind and makes...