"Very eye-opening": A new simulation program helps families and caregivers better understand what life is like for loved ones who are living with dementia.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Five minutes is plenty of time for those trying out what it's like to live with dementia. Once-familiar carpeted hallways transform into a maze with no solution. Locating a coffee ...

Behind the home want to break stereotypes such as dementia only affects memory, senses like vision and feeling are impacted too, and it's hard to differentiate outside noises from conversations. Those ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CEDAR FALLS — Five minutes is plenty of time for those trying out what it's like to live with dementia. Once-familiar carpeted ...

KENTWOOD, Mich. — A West Michigan senior living community is offering families, staff and community members a firsthand look at what it's like to live with dementia or Alzheimer's disease through a ...

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AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – About 7 million people suffer from dementia in the United States. Despite how common it may be, it’s still a challenge for many people to understand what it’s like to live with ...

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Duncan Regional Hospital staff want the public to gain a deeper understanding of dementia. On Thursday, the hospital hosted a free Dementia Simulation for caregivers, family ...