Dementia is not a specific disease but a group of symptoms that involve a decline in one’s cognitive functioning, behavior, and social skills. Dementia typically

Wandering is one of the greatest concerns for dementia patients’ families and caregivers. Research shows that six in ten people with dementia wander. People with

Dementia destroys brain cells, causing the person to lose the ability to speak and to understand speech (aphasia). The person typically has difficulties remembering the

Sleep is a common source of stress for dementia patients’ caregivers and family members. Understanding the factors that cause the person with dementia to have

When a person with dementia stops talking, maintain communication by establishing and keeping eye contact. While forgetting words, people with dementia remember songs, so singing

One of the most challenging things when caring for someone with dementia is when a person has stopped eating. For many people with dementia, eating