Singing and music benefit those with dementia, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2015
Residents with dementia are likely to do better if caregivers encourage them to sing or listen to music, a new report finds.
Study: Improve Alzheimer’s options
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2014
Policymakers should consider more ways to improve senior living-related services and supports for people with Alzheimer’s disease, according to RAND Corporation researchers.
‘Mindfulness’ training appears helpful
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2014
Simultaneous mindfulness training for residents with early-stage dementia and their caregivers helps both groups, a new study finds.
Many with Alzheimer’s remain unaware
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2015
A new report by the Alzheimer’s Association asserts that fewer than half of Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers ever learn of their diagnosis from a physician, and those who do typically...