It can be hard to transition a memory-care patient for their familiar home to a facility but knowing when to get extra help is best for the caregiver and their loved one.

New drugs for early Alzheimer’s disease may allow people to live without help for up to 39 additional months, a new study estimates. But experts urge caution.

When dementia is diagnosed early on, there are more treatment and management options.Dr. Sudha Seshadri — the founding director of the Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative diseases institute at UT Health ...

The North Dakota State University Extension is currently offering virtual courses for people with loved ones with dementia.

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) made a series of allegations of sexual abuse, rape and voyeurism perpetrated against herself and ...

Nothing arouses the ire of nursing home consumer advocates like the term antipsychotics. A class of medications that was ...

Getting an accurate and timely diagnosis of dementia is important. However, for younger people it can often take much longer. There can be specific reasons for this, including: Young-onset dementia is ...

What are the main issues of living with dementia as a younger person? Younger people with dementia experience a range of challenges, which are often different to those that older people face. Younger ...

Experts say early intervention is key to treating and coping with dementia or Alzheimer's. Here's what to keep an eye out for ...

Developed by the Age-u-cate Training Institute, Dementia Live® is a high-impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses ...

Antimicrobials, vaccines, anti-inflammatories linked to reduced risk for Alzheimer disease and dementia; antipsychotics and diabetes drugs tied to higher risk.

Outside of your diet, Dr. Porter also suggests taking these steps to lower your risk of dementia: Exercise for at least 150 ...