Supporting loved ones with dementia in a home environment takes planning, patience, and compassion. Here's how to set up a ...

One dementia sign can show up while you’re showering: Not being able to smell or recognize the scent of your shampoo or body ...

From a public-health standpoint, social isolation and loneliness increase the risk for heart disease by 29%, for stroke by 32% and for dementia in older adults by 50%, according to the Centers for ...

Paranoia is a common symptom of dementia, and it’s one of the hardest to deal with. Though there isn’t a definitive stage of ...

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Discover how cannabis is changing the game in dementia care, offering relief where traditional medications fall short. Are ...

Along with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis comes a flood of questions, both for the person with the disease and their family. The uncertainty of a future with Alzheimer’s is ...

Feeling lonely increased risk for all-cause dementia by 31 percent and cognitive impairment by 15 percent. Loneliness is a ...

Cannabis is emerging as a tool in dementia care, offering relief from anxiety and agitation when traditional medications fall ...

The FDA added a warning to the label of esketamine nasal spray (Spravato), noting that long-term cognitive and memory ...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia can be a heart-wrenching journey. It's a path filled with ...

Doctors who prescribe cannabis to dementia patients say it can alleviate anxiety, agitation and pain, and improve sleep, appetite and mood. While there isn’t much definitive research on the use of ...