A new study suggests that regular exercise not only keeps people fit and healthy it may actually help to prevent the onset of dementia. But, before you start with the Read More...

Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) has similarities to both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and can initially be mistaken for either condition. Whether Lewy body dementia is a unique condition is still Read More...

Marriage, or long-term partnership, is cemented by mutual regard, love and sexual intimacy. As Alzheimer's progresses so the relationship between partners is affected for a number of reasons. In this Read More...

We live in a world where the gap between being middle aged and elderly is far less distinct than in previous generations. Despite this elderly people are often stereotyped in Read More...

Search for information about all aspects of Medicare with this new resource

When communication becomes difficult for those with Alzheimer's an approach known as life-stories becomes a valuable tool. Life stories can help caregivers understand and appreciate the background of the person Read More...

There are various different causes and types of dementia. In this brief overview we look at Pick's, Huntington's, Parkinson's, vascular and CJD. Read more . .

The search for treatments into Alzheimer's disease has followed many paths, some of which provide tantalizing possibilities. Research into the effects of vitamin E is one such strand of interesting Read More...

Very often people with Alzheimer's wander away from their home or place of care. In so doing they expose themselves to a number of dangers. Research suggests there is a Read More...

Death is a concept that is extremely difficult for a child to understand. Grieving adults are often confused and unsure how to respond supportively. Most children require many explanations and Read More...