Bengaluru: It is not out of the ordinary for dementia patients to take 60 minutes instead of 10 to make tea, or trip and fall on the way to the toilet.
People with dementia are often patronized and their movements restricted — like in prison, some say. Gammeloase, a retirement home in Germany does things very differently. For Germany's Die Zeit, Anna ...
Adult day centers offer a lively environment similar to a summer day camp, but they cater to the needs of seniors, allowing ...
At the Unforgettable Cafe 84-year-old barista Dai Xiuyu under the guidance of social worker Xiao Ling hands a freshly made ...
In 2022, during the early planning stages of the Ai'en elderly care nursing home, Su allocated a 10-square-meter corner space ...
The General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition (GPCOG) is a short screening tool for dementia. The test includes a patient assessment and a caregiver interview. It takes about four to six minutes to ...
The son of an elderly Florida man says he was shocked to find an $8,500 charge on his dad’s credit card from a matchmaking service — given his pop has dementia and couldn’t go on a date if ...
affectionately referred to as “grandparent,” come together for crafts, dancing, and other fun. “It brings them joy. Also, a ...
Seniors who reside in assisted living facilities will find many enriching activities available as well as numerous craft and leisure offerings. Be sure to check into the activities available at ...
DALLAS – About 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, and six million people in the United States have Alzheimer's disease, according to the World Health Organization. Hundreds of ...
The key to effective communication with someone who has dementia is to remain respectful, patient, and adaptable. Some nonverbal cues can also help the person feel at ease and provide additional ...
the BBC have produced analysis to show that Thurrock has the highest number of patients per GP in England at 3,431- nearly double that of the best served areas. Speaking after seeing this data, Jen ...