The brain seeks novelty. Passive tasks can lead to skill decline. Challenging the brain with new learning, like a new ...

Silverado today is rolling out a scent-based technology across its 26 memory care communities to help residents train their ...

But academic research on the benefits of memory care units has drawn mixed conclusions. A mid 1990s study of more than 77,000 nursing-home residents found that there was no significant difference in ...

For people with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, there may come a time when they need more care than a loved one or other caregiver can provide at home. In those instances, it may be ...

Becky Brown is a professional writer whose mission it is to empower readers. She tells stories that help people make smart, informed decisions about their health and lives. She’s covered everything ...

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Roughly 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and by 2060, that number is expected to jump to 14 million, according to the CDC. Despite the growing ...

Frances Gatta is a freelance health writer with experience covering health care technology, general health, mental health, femtech and personalized nutrition for companies and publications like Oura, ...

Patients with memory or cognitive deficiencies and their caregivers will have more direction when leaving the hospital, ...

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