People with shorter protective caps at the end of their chromosomes (called telomeres) may be more likely to develop age-related brain diseases such as stroke, dementia and late-life depression ...

At Stage 5 of the Global Deterioration Scale, a person can’t safely live without assistance. Unfortunately, the treatments at this stage are of limited benefit.

My 89-year-old husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He does not take any medication. He is in excellent health except for the Alzheimer’s. His blood pressure is 123/69 mm Hg, and his pulse ...

His geriatric doctor said "no" to prescribing medication to help slow down the disease. The doctor said his pulse rate is low ...

The Brain Tour, inside dementia is an app designed for iOS and Android phones, that uses augmented reality to transport users inside the brain. Whether you're curious to explore a healthy brain or ...

Two clinical trials of dementia care programs report negative results in terms of patient neuropsychiatric symptoms and ...

Learn about the 7 stages of dementia, from no impairment to end stage. Understand the signs and symptoms of each stage and ...

A significant new study has been launched this month with the goal of identifying blood tests that could provide more ...

Topline data were published from a phase 2b/3 study evaluating blarcamesine for the treatment of early Alzheimer disease.

Once every four weeks maintenance dosing may be easier for patients and care partners to continue treatment Alzheimer's disease progression does not stop after plaque clearance; ongoing treatment with ...