Dementia Care Blog

Learn more about the research of Dr. Junyue Cao of Rockefeller University and its importance in advancing our understanding of how dementia develops.

Learn about the various types of medications used in various types of dementia.

Learn about current research avenues for new medications for various forms of dementia and how you can help.

Learn strategies for dealing with paranoia in Dementia.

Learn the key risk factors for Dementia and how to reduce your risk.

Learn where to go for help in paying for Dementia care.

Learn how interventional or clinical trials differ from observational trials, and how each contribute to scientific advances in dementia care.

Learn how bladder and urinary tract infections can worsen symptoms in Dementia, and how to manage the issue.

Learn why finger foods make mealtime easier and less stressful for persons with Dementia.

The onset of cognitive decline introduces profound shifts for individuals and their families. While clinical treatments focus on neurological preservation, the daily reality of dementia care relies heavily on communication and environmental adaptation.

For a person living with Dementia, it's not uncommon, at some point, to experience one or more “critical wandering” events. These events, in law enforcement, are technically called elopement, the physical act of an individual leaving a safe environment undetected.

Dementia Society of America's mission-driven Care Partner Academy™ announces its new and comprehensive educational caregiver support program, Dementia Horizons™