Remember the movie Uri ? While the movie is mostly remembered for India’s befitting reply to Pakistan for an unprovoked attack, there is...

Professionals working in aging care often assess whether an older adult requires assistance with "ADLs" or "IADLs." These...

What is Delirium? Delirium is a disorder that disrupts a person’s thought process and ability to concentrate. In older adults, delirium...

When considering the best assisted living care homes, particularly for your elderly loved ones with dementia or ongoing care...

Palliative care is a vital healthcare component, especially for older patients who might be suffering from terminal or chronic illness....

Adequate nutrition is important for people with dementia, not only for physical fitness but to preserve cognitive and emotional...

Depression among the elderly is an important and underrated health condition that may impact quality of life, extend recovery time from...

As a person approaches the end of life, there are several physical and emotional changes that often occur in the final days....

In India, the legal framework surrounding Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders and the withdrawal of life support has evolved significantly in...

Dementia, a progressive illness that impacts memory, thinking, and behavior, presents many challenges to both the patient and the...

Dementia is a progressive disease that affects a person's memory, cognitive functions, and overall functionality. It is a life-changing...

Young-onset dementia (YOD) or early-onset dementia, is a diagnosis of dementia among people under age 65 years. Though rarer than...

Mixed dementia is a multifaceted neurological disorder in which a patient presents with features of two or more forms of dementia,...

Dementia is a degenerative neurologic disorder characterized by progressive diminishing of cognitive, emotional, and physical ability....

Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the second most prevalent form of dementia after Alzheimer's...

Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is a group of progressive brain disorders that affect the frontal and temporal lobes—regions responsible...

Vascular dementia is the second most prevalent form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. It occurs due to compromised blood circulation...

Dementia is not one illness, but an overall term describing a reduction in mental capability that is significant enough to impact...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, responsible for 60–80% of all dementias worldwide. Alzheimer's is a...

Aggression in dementia is a common and a challenging symptom that can significantly affect the quality of life for both patients and...