False diagnoses are used to mask inappropriate use of antipsychotic drugs on patients with dementia, a practice called chemical restraint, a government watchdog report said.

Sarasota residents who live with dementia deserve days filled with moments of recognition, laughter, creativity and connection.

GLP-1 receptor agonist indications continue to expand beyond glycaemic and weight control, with benefits now shown in chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes, obesity-related heart failure, knee ...

Smith Could a simple blood test predict your risk of getting dementia years, or even decades, before you experience memory ...

A new Duke study is exploring whether cells inside the nose could reveal early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say ...

Research from UC Santa Cruz indicates that the P3 peptide—an alternative cleavage product of the amyloid precursor protein—may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.

A simple nasal swab may help detect Alzheimer’s disease long before memory and thinking problems begin.In a new study from Duke Health, researchers discovered c ...

Researchers say a simple blood test could help flag which older women face a higher risk of dementia long before any symptoms ...

Starting with a procedural vote as soon as Tuesday, the Senate majority leader will kick off what could be two weeks of debate on the elections overhaul known as the SAVE America Act. The bill is ...

Scientists found that protein deposits in the retina create unique light patterns for different brain diseases in humans.

As a caregiver of an ill or aging parent, you spend every waking moment making sure their physical and emotional needs a ...

I worried about kindergarten readiness, but chose an intergenerational preschool that pairs kids with dementia patients.