Dementia develop because the brain cells which control memory, reasoning, and emotional control are progressively destroyed ...

The new research shows that astrocytes may be far more important than once thought. The scientists found that when astrocytes ...

Dementia uniquely affects financial behavior unlike any other medical condition, causing credit problems and missed payments ...

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are among the most urgent global health challenges, affecting millions worldwide and placing a growing burden on healthcare ...

A new study finds THC, when combined with an anti-inflammatory drug, improved memory and reduced Alzheimer’s-related brain damage in mice, raising hope for future treatment.

Key messages • For people who are worried about their thinking or memory, it is uncertain whether ginkgo is better than placebo (dummy treatment) for improving their overall con ...

A UCSF study found that a "collaborative care" model for dementia patients improved quality of life, reduced costs, alleviated caregiver burden, and extended the time that patients remained in the ...

Programs that match caregivers with patient navigators yield better outcomes than Alzheimer'sdrug – but combining the two may ...

Researchers at UMass Lowell have uncovered an innovative way to spot Alzheimer’s disease long before the first official ...

As dementia prevalence rises and workforce challenges persist, providers are searching for tools that can amplify human care, ...

Oakland County Judge Kirsten Nielsen Hartig faces concerns of possible dementia, and creating a hostile environment.

Americans believe that the family as a whole—especially a spouse or partner—is responsible for caring for an older adult.