What are some triggers that may be the cause of challenging behaviors in people with Alzheimer’s disease? A person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia most likely will experience significant ...

Some people are immune to dementia, even if their brain is deteriorating. Cognitive reserve is the secret boost that builds ...

Being able to communicate with the world around us is a basic human need. A challenge in the lives of persons with dementia is that they lose the ability to communicate in ways that are familiar to ...

As Alzheimer's disease progresses beyond the early stages, the behavior changes and emotional impacts of the disease can be some of the most distressing aspects for caregivers and loved ones.

Alzheimer’s disease progresses gradually, with subtle behavioral changes often appearing long before a formal diagnosis. While memory loss remains the most recognized symptom, these early behavioral ...

Once dementia has set in, it’s time to adjust to a new reality which can include behavioral challenges as the family member experiences frustrations associated with their symptoms.

Analysis from a Columbia and Rutgers Health team finds long-term antipsychotic use rose 65% from 2015 to 2024.

More Medicaid beneficiaries are undergoing nursing home-to-community transfers, report finds New research reveals that excessive sedentary behavior significantly increases Alzheimer’s disease risk, ...

The Alzheimer's Association continues a series of free classes in February to address the needs and concerns of persons and families coping with dementia. The classes focus on dementia basics, a ...

After crunching the numbers, the researchers discovered that it usually takes 3.5 years from the first symptoms someone shows ...