The impact that noise has on people with dementia is rarely considered by others, and yet, noise that is acceptable to most people may be particularly distressing and disorientating for a person with ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — With July 4th approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is advising families to follow the F.O.U.R. steps to create a dementia-friendly holiday. “Fireworks and ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — With the Fourth of July approaching quickly, it’s important to remember that fireworks celebrations are not for everyone. This includes pets, veterans and those living with ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC)-People who have trouble hearing in busy public venues--such as a restaurant--could be at greater risk of developing dementia, an Oxford University study has revealed. Taylor ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A new program is giving a unique inside-out understanding of dementia for first responders, direct care workers and families. Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ...

Imagine doing the simplest daily tasks, but with your eyes fogged over, ears filled with static noises and fingers without sensations. That is what seniors with dementia, like those with Alzheimer's ...

Here's how to distinguish "sundowning"—agitation or confusion later in the day in dementia patients—from typical aging, from ...

NEW YORK Fireworks, parades, and backyard gatherings are all Independence Day traditions, but they can also create unique challenges for families and friends affected by Alzheimer’s disease and ...

During Bonfire night, Diwali, New Year’s Eve and other festivals and events, fireworks are commonplace and used to mark the occasion. However, fireworks may be challenging for people living with ...