The article emphasizes the emotional and social challenges faced by those with dementia and stresses meaningful engagement ...

Like Mr. Hackman, about seven million Americans have Alzheimer’s, a type of dementia, and their family members, like his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, often help care for them as the disease progresses.

The new sensory room helps residents by reducing anxiety, provides a calming environment and encourages communicative ...