If you’re intent on keeping dementia at bay, new research suggests you’ll need more than crossword puzzles, aerobic exercise and an active social life. In a study released Sunday, researchers found ...

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Homewatch CareGivers announced today the official launch of its Certified Dementia Care Specialist Training. This groundbreaking program ...

PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La. — Many of you know what it's like to take care of someone with dementia. Every year in the U.S., there are half a million new cases of dementia, and that number is expected to ...

Last year, a clinical trial found that a mix of exercise, a healthy diet, social engagement and brain games could improve cognitive capabilities in older adults at risk of cognitive decline or ...

More than one-third of residents in assisted living and other residential care facilities have some form of dementia or cognitive impairment, according to data from the Alzheimer’s Association. In an ...

It’s been a lousy couple of years for researchers who study the effects of computerized brain training. In October of 2014 a group of more than seventy academics published what they called a consensus ...

A comprehensive study of California’s In-Home Supportive Services program found that specialized dementia training significantly improved home care workers’ knowledge and confidence when caring for ...

Experts demand better training to improve person-centred care, reducing the need for antipsychotic drugs – but still training is not mandatory Care home worker June Simpson says the dementia training ...

A group of trusts and care organisations in London developed an innovative approach to improving care for patients with dementia and support for carers Inadequate care has been identified for those ...

Imagine feeling confused and disorientated. Imagine being all fingers and thumbs while trying to button your shirt or tie your shoelaces. Then try imaging having a conversation while your head is ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With over half a million Floridians experiencing cognitive decline, the Alzheimer’s Association is applauding a new law that mandates expanded training for law enforcement ...

SINGAPORE: When new frontline staff join transport operator SMRT, many might not expect to be trained to spot someone who appears confused, lost or anxious. But it’s compulsory for these employees, ...