Medications commonly prescribed to ease dementia symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, and delirium — benzodiazepines and antipsychotics — may carry major unintended risks for people with dementia ...

In the United States, significant numbers of adults with dementia require long-term care services. For example, around ...

This article is part of “Innovations In: Alzheimer's Disease” an editorially independent special report that was produced with financial support from Eisai. If you're enjoying this article, consider ...

After an initial pilot program, Medicare has introduced a new model for treating patients with dementia this year. The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience Model, called GUIDE, is a voluntary ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- World Alzheimer's Day is on Sunday, September 21st, and it's intended to highlight a disease that impacts millions of families. According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in ...

Benzodiazepines and antipsychotics given to hospice patients with dementia appear to increase their risk of earlier death, ...

A new companion to the GSA KAER Toolkit for Brain Health helps clinicians and caregivers promote brain health, detect cognitive changes early, and support adults with intellectual and developmental ...

Hanna Center is partnering to launch a new program on its campus that will provide adult daytime care services for Sonoma Valley residents and others with cognitive challenges as well as respite for ...

Knowing the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia can be crucial for patients, their care teams, and their loved ones.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — When most people think of dementia, they picture a frail elderly person in their late 60s, struggling to recall a simple detail. But here’s the lesser-known side of dementia: it ...

New tracking devices are being tested on dementia and Alzheimer patients by LA County Department of Aging and Disabilities ...