Navigating the difficult landscape of shifting relationships with loved ones who have dementia and the complex emotions that come with it doesn't leave them with much time to gain understanding or ...

Too often people living with dementia are described as combative, aggressive, manipulative, difficult, or even accused of ...

This year's winner in NPR's College Podcast Challenge is a letter to a grandparent that grapples with health issues including ...

As people age, frailty starts to creep in. Falls are more damaging and take longer to heal, muscles weaken, walking slows. And on top of physical frailty, people can also become “socially frail” as ...

While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. Understanding the difference isn’t just helpful for clarity, it’s essential for ...

People unfamiliar with dementia are surprised to learn that someone with the disease often doesn’t know, or won’t admit, they suffer from it. On the other hand, families affected by the disease know ...

Some vaccines, along with heart medications and other drugs, appear to have a protective benefit. By Dana G. Smith Getting your annual flu shot may come with a significant side benefit: helping to ...