Communication typically becomes increasingly difficult as Parkinson’s disease progresses, creating frustration and emotional strain for both the person with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, making

When a loved one is approaching the end of life, every moment becomes even more meaningful, but it can also be a time of great

A recently published study found that older adults with a powerful feeling of purpose displayed stronger walking speeds and hand grips, which are two main

You might be frustrated by family members who are in denial about your older adult’s declining health and increasing care needs. Below we explain why

Hospice and palliative care are two different types of care that are often confused. Both provide pain and symptom relief for people with serious illness,

Hospice is: Medical care for people facing life-limiting illnesses, allowing individuals to live the remainder of their lives focusing on symptom management, pain control, and

Nearly one in five cases of dementia could be related to vision loss, according to a new analysis. The findings suggest that better vision care

A big challenge and source of stress in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is the uncertainty. No one can predict what will happen with an older

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a disease that results in progressive damage to the temporal and/or frontal lobes of the brain. FTD typically presents between the

Let’s say you’re starting to notice some warning signs that cause you to worry about your father’s ability to continue to take care of himself.