Although many specific problems in dementia are best managed by equally specific solutions, there are some general approaches that can be used in a wide range of situations. In our first general ...

Explore proven behavioral management techniques and compassionate home care strategies from the Dementia Society of America CEO ...

A person-centered approach is key to managing common behaviors related to dementia, according to new guidance from the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Provider Roundtable. Almost all people with ...

Two practitioners, Walter Brennan and Alison Kingston Miles, advise on how social care professionals can handle challenging behaviour among people with dementia Not all people with dementia display ...

Home care workers must stay calm, show understanding and record what they see when dealing with challenging behaviour on the part of a service user with dementia, says Jennifer Roberts of the United ...

Science is often surprising. Different fields can cross over in unexpected ways and an accidental discovery might lead to a serendipitous breakthrough, just as an unattended petri dish gave us the ...

An early indication of dementia could be mistaken for a common winter condition. If this symptom is observed alongside other warning signs, it might be necessary to consult a doctor. Dementia is a ...