Pain management among patients with dementia in long-term care facilities is largely pharmacologic, despite the benefits of nonpharmacologic interventions.

Research shows that praise can guide people with dementia through difficult tasks on busy wards, but unclear or poorly timed ...

No one associated with nursing homes – as residents or their families, friends, staff or administrators – is unaware of the massive impact of the pandemic on these facilities which provide essential ...

After the clinical implementation of amyloid-β-targeting therapies for people with cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD), there is an urgent need to efficiently identify this patient ...

Assistance with daily activities is crucial for persons living with dementia and functional limitations, yet many face substantial challenges in accessing adequate care and support. Using harmonized ...

Impairment in language is a common finding among individuals with dementia and can be a presenting symptom, particularly in Alzheimer's dementia and primary progressive aphasia. Early recognition of ...

A study by researchers presents their low cost, scalable methodology for the early identification of individuals at risk of developing dementia. While the condition remains incurable, there are a ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers various dementia-related services, including screening tests, home healthcare, prescription medications, and hospice care. To qualify for Medicare-covered home ...

Neurologists reveal the biggest early symptom of the disease and what you can do about it.

An NHS trust has appointed specialist nurses to support patients with dementia or delirium. The Dementia and Delirium Clinical Nurse Specialist Team, at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, will support ...