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Dementia advice: Here are 16 safe things to say to your loved one

For loved ones of dementia patients, communication is often one of the biggest challenges. Not only can it be difficult for the person with dementia to express themselves, but the person can also experience a heightened emotional reaction to what might seem like a simple statement, question or observation from others, experts say. “When communicating...

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10 'most fun' states in America: Did your favorite make this list?

A new study said these states are where Americans have the most fun —and some of the choices may be surprising. WalletHub, a personal finance company, looked at the 50 U.S. states across two key factors — “entertainment & recreation” and “nightlife” — to determine what made certain spots the most fun. Within each category,...

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Florida deputies dive into lake to save woman trapped in fully submerged car

Several deputies in Florida stripped off their gear and dove into the pitch-black waters of a lake to rescue a woman who was trapped inside a sinking car that crashed earlier this month. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Friday released an edited video featuring officer-worn bodycam footage as deputies raced to pull the woman...

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Police, Good Samaritans save mom in a submerged car: 'Amazing' to see her 'life come back'

A Texas woman is alive thanks to her children’s quick-thinking and the rapid response from Good Samaritans and the West Orange police. After suffering a medical incident while driving last month, Jonquetta Winbush drove her car into a pond, leaving only the back bumper visible. While driving through southeast Texas city, Epifanio Munguia noticed the...

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Too cute: Zoo Atlanta welcomes adorable baby two-toed sloth

Georgia’s Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the birth of a Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth earlier this month. The sloth infant, which has not yet been publicly named, was born Aug. 9 to its mother, Nutella, 7, and father Cocoa, 31, Zoo Atlanta said in an Aug. 14 press release. It is Nutella’s second child. Her first, a...

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Texas police escort late officer's son to first day of school

Officers with the Dallas Police Department in Texas made one kindergartener’s first day of elementary school extra special. Nico De La Rocha was escorted by first responders as he entered the hallway before the bell rang. Officers shared photos of the special day on Facebook, wishing Nico a great year. TEARJERKING GRADUATION VIDEO REACHES MILLIONS...