Led by Tania T. Von Visger, PhD, and Yu-Ping Chang, PhD, the study surveyed 339 adults with COPD. Participants who practice mindfulness reported significantly less severe symptoms of anxiety, ...

There’s an antidote to caregiver burnout, and that is putting yourself first My loved one’s dementia came at me and my family like a tornado. Suddenly, this formerly self-sufficient member of our ...

Being there for our loved one means being there for ourselves, too Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN As an Alzheimer’s caregiver myself, I have firsthand knowledge of how easily your ...

If you want to keep your memory strong as you age, adopting these daily habits can significantly lower your risk of dementia.

People with mild dementia might live more independently if assistive technology could evolve in parallel with their progressing conditions, according to new research from Alisha Pradhan, assistant ...

The researchers found that engaging in as little as 35 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week, compared to zero minutes per week, was associated with a 41% lower risk of developing ...

Any leader will tell you there's satisfaction in people following your direction and finding value in where you take them.

Paige Woodford (@ pwoodyyy ), 23, from Ohio, shared heart-wrenching footage of her grandmother, Ruth Ann Lambert, 86, and her best friend, Marilyn, 92, who surprised her on Christmas Day. The video ...

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From practicing meditation to eating a nourishing diet, here's exactly what the pros do daily to keep their minds sharp.

Dementia is a pressing global health issue, affecting nearly 10% of older adults in the United States. While the exact causes ...

Services for all people with dementia should try to help them maintain their day-to-day skills and develop new interests if they wish to. This page provides information on age appropriate services for ...