The phenomenon, called terminal lucidity, sees the dementia patient sudden able to remember people’s names, loved one’s faces, and inside jokes. And doctors say they often have to manage the ...

Dementia leaves affected adults increasingly ... Long ago, Dad decided to face the caregiving challenges with humor, resilience and optimism. Earlier in their marriage, Dad never cooked.

Like many seniors with dementia, she tends to repeat the same ... hold her hand and tell her that I love her. Her funny quips a few and far between now, but I can still make her laugh.

Doctors often use antidepressants to manage the depression, anxiety and agitation that accompanies a diagnosis of dementia. Now, a new study suggests the use of antidepressants may hasten the ...