New AI glasses for people with dementia ‘see’ objects and project visual prompts onto the lenses to help them live ...
Dementia is spoken about in terms of memory loss, but its impact goes far beyond forgetting names or misplacing keys. It ...
Dementia may be a disease of the mind, but its effects can be highly emotional. Those suffering from cognitive decline can experience frequent changes in emotions and have less control over their ...
Six years after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, 90-year-old Zelik (Zel) Bocknek refuses to slow down — and he believes his active lifestyle is key to keeping his symptoms at bay. Bocknek, a retired ...
A growing body of research now points to a handful of ordinary habits that could push back the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by as many as five years. Dining out with friends, volunteering at a local ...
Doctors and other health care providers use a comprehensive tool to assess the seven stages of dementia in the elderly called the Global Deterioration Scale. Also known as the GDS, this trusted method ...
The University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has introduced a groundbreaking initiative, Brain Health Activities, aimed at supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers. The ...
BUTTERWORTH: Around 10 to 12 elderly folk living with dementia get a "sense of mission" every time they get to operate their pop-up cafe.