BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Chinese families must confront very specific cultural hurdles when placing a relative with dementia in a nursing home, according to a recently published UB study. Yu-Ping Chang, UB ...

A new study comparing fresh versus frozen meal delivery programs for homebound older adults with dementia found that enrolling people in Meals on Wheels is feasible for helping them delay placement in ...

(CHICAGO) – People with Alzheimer's disease experience an acceleration in the rate of cognitive decline after being placed in a nursing home according to a new study by Rush University Medical Center.

Increased assisted living capacity was associated with a decrease in the percentage of nursing home patients in whom dementia was diagnosed, according to a January study published in the Journal of ...

PROBLEM: According to the National Sleep Foundation, changes in sleep patterns are a normal part of the aging process. We know that a good night's sleep is important, but can restless nights challenge ...

November 13, 2006 — In a study that could translate into potential savings of millions of dollars in nursing home costs, researchers found that spouses of Alzheimer's disease patients are less likely ...

Student exposure to the complex challenges involved in the care of older people can help develop vital skills and generate interest in working in this area. Abstract Bournemouth University worked in ...