Take the free UNI Dementia Simulation challenge. Get a glimpse of what it's like to live with dementia. Because dementia is so often misunderstood, the University of Northern Iowa's Gerontology ...

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 ...

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa. (KWWL) - Approximately 6.7 million people ages 65 or older are living with dementia in the U.S. Now, a unique opportunity is available to help people better understand the ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -A house near UNI’s campus is helping people understand what it’s like to live with dementia. According to the CDC 5.8 million people in the United States have dementia, with ...

DALLAS – About 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, and six million people in the United States have Alzheimer's disease, according to the World Health Organization. Hundreds of employees ...

It is estimated that close to 10 million Americans are living with some form of dementia. But almost everyone has been touched by someone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or another form of memory ...

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 ...

A donation by Kendal Lions Club is helping the launch of a new dementia training experience for hospital staff.

GILBERT, Ariz. – Vilma Bose places headphones over her ears and is greeted by the sounds of droning conversation, a fire engine and a door slamming. Next, she’s escorted to a dimly lit room and given ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - There is a new non-profit organization that is dedicated to sharing how dementia can affect our loved ones. Dementia Friendly BCS is hosting a high-impact dementia simulation ...

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 ...