Medicare's regulations for enrolling in hospice exclude many dementia patients who need it the most. LPettet/E+ via Getty Images Jimmy Carter, who chose to forgo aggressive medical care for ...

When is someone with dementia ready for hospice care? Considered to be the model of quality and compassionate care for individuals facing a serious or life-limited illness or injury, the concept of ...

A new study of more than 350,000 participants has confirmed earlier findings from smaller studies: loneliness increases the likelihood of dementia and hastens the onset of its symptoms. Dementia ...

Village Caregiving reports that in-home care for seniors with dementia fosters independence, safety, and companionship, ...

The authors explored hospice clinician and caregiver perspectives on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and their management. BPSD are common and challenging, impacting both ...

There comes a time when we may be faced with the decision to choose hospice care for a loved one. Choosing hospice means ...

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, at 96 years old, has entered home hospice care along with former President Jimmy Carter, 99, The Carter Center announced Friday. It was this past May when the family ...

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California (KSBY) — Have you been feeling stressed or anxious? For those living with dementia, this is a common experience, but art may offer a soothing solution. Central Coast Home ...

LANGHORNE, Pa. — Barbara Bitros has a lovely life. She lives in a beautiful restored barn in Langhorne, dates a kind man, sees her grandchildren twice a week. She woke up on a recent Monday and found ...

A new, no-cost Medicare pilot program is available in South Florida for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers ...