Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. As it progresses, it can ...

It is estimated that less than one in ten people with dementia are eligible for treatment with Lecanemab or Leqembi, the ...

A once-a-day pill that targets the production of the stress hormone cortisol in the brain has the potential to be the “holy ...

Europe's medicines watchdog on Thursday partially approved a marketing request for a long-awaited new treatment for Alzheimer's disease, reversing an earlier decision not to give it the green light.

Researchers at Monash University are conducting clinical trials of a drug that promises to be a game-changer for sufferers of ...

Doctors specializing in dementia and Alzheimer’s share the ways they take care of their brain and prevent cognitive decline, ...

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

Dementia describes symptoms like memory loss in multiple diseases, and Alzheimer’s is the most common form. Here are the key ...

People may need treatment for depression as a separate disorder. Doctors occasionally misdiagnose depressed older adults as having Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. Alzheimer’s ...

Obstructive sleep apnea has been linked to an increased risk of dementia in a new study—and the association was particularly ...

The condition affects roughly six million Americans, although experts believe the real number may be closer to 30 million.

A compassionate, multidisciplinary approach can help manage one of the most complex challenges nursing homes and other long-term care providers face.