People think of Alzheimer’s and dementia as a “memory” disease, but in fact a lot more than memory is affected. Dementia also affects vision, auditory and olfactory abilities, the ability ...

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 ...

Dear Eric: This morning, while reading “Caught in the Middle” I raced to the computer to add to your advice about family members who want to come visit despite the letter writer’s spouse’s advancing ...

Dementia often affects memory, thinking, behavior and daily functioning — now, a new case study reveals a novel symptom that ...

The Agitation Blindspot in Alzheimer's Care Report underscores the need for unpaid and family caregivers to feel empowered to have open conversations with healthcare providers on how to recognize and ...

Dementia is a condition whereby an individual’s cognitive abilities, such as memory and problem solving abilities, progressively deteriorate. With no cure, the key to dealing with dementia lies in ...

Managing lifestyle factors such as hearing loss, smoking, hypertension and depression could prevent one-third of the world's dementia cases, according to a report by the first Lancet Commission on ...