According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease in 2025, and that number is rising fast. For many families, the first warning sign is small: a ...

Erin Schneider, a St. Louis-based care guide supervisor at Homethrive, witnessed firsthand the progression of dementia and its ripple effects to caregivers. "My mother-in-law was the primary caregiver ...

When a loved one begins to experience memory loss, families often struggle to determine the best level of care. Should they consider memory care or in a traditional skilled nursing home? While both ...

Research about fall risk factors in older adults with dementia led by Safiyyah Okoye, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions and Dornsife School of Public Health, ...

It's bittersweet to see your loved ones age. Your mom, once a prolific baker, still makes her way around the kitchen but occasionally mixes up the steps in her favorite recipes. Or, your dad doesn't ...

Some memory care expenses and out-of-pocket medical expenses — like prescriptions and on-site nursing services — for a loved one with dementia are tax deductible. Meals and lodging at a memory care ...

In the nearly 60 years that Susan Todino and her husband Bill have been married, the only time they’ve ever lived apart was when he served in the Vietnam War. But that will soon change. Bill, who is ...

With new training and standards and accreditation through a program prioritizing wellness for people living with cognitive changes, nonprofit senior ...