Specially qualified nurses with extended roles—known as Dementia Care Managers—can measurably improve the care of people with ...

One everyday activity is practically pitch perfect when it comes to delaying dementia. US cases are predicted to double by 2060, with about half of Americans expected to experience cognitive ...

Introducing life-like dolls into dementia care may offer more than comfort — it could help calm agitation and ease distress.

Village Caregiving reports that in-home care for seniors with dementia fosters independence, safety, and companionship, ...

Some research suggests that reading twice a week or more can lead to decreased cognitive impairment, while neurologist and ...

For longevity and better brain health, many rely on costly supplements or treatments, but a new study confirms some of the most powerful ways to protect your mind are surprisingly simple and ...

Listening to or playing music later in life could do more than lift your spirits – it might also help keep your mind sharp. A ...

Village Caregiving reports that frontotemporal dementia is a progressive brain disease affecting behavior, speech, and memory ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! When Chris Campbell meets families seeking home care services for a loved one with ...

Living with a sense of purpose may not just enrich life, it could also guard against dementia. A UC Davis study tracking over 13,000 adults for up to 15 years found that people with higher purpose ...

New studies reveal that lifestyle changes—such as exercise, healthy eating, and social engagement—can help slow or prevent cognitive decline. Experts say this low-cost, powerful approach could ...

A 95-year-old woman has been charged with murder after allegedly beating a fellow resident and Holocaust survivor to death inside a Brooklyn nursing home. Galina Smirnova, 95, was arrested Tuesday, ...