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 ...

Being able to communicate with the world around us is a basic human need. A challenge in the lives of persons with dementia is that they lose the ability to communicate in ways that are familiar to ...

The Caregiver Conference is on April 9, 2026 at the Queen’s Conference Center. For more information about the event or other ...

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have developed a simple, one-question screening tool that could help doctors quickly identify hoarding behaviors in patients with memory loss and ...

As Alzheimer's disease progresses beyond the early stages, the behavior changes and emotional impacts of the disease can be some of the most distressing aspects for caregivers and loved ones.

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 ...

More Medicaid beneficiaries are undergoing nursing home-to-community transfers, report finds New research reveals that excessive sedentary behavior significantly increases Alzheimer’s disease risk, ...

Wandering, and "elopement," are frightening and dangerous behaviors by people with dementia. For some families, it is the ...

Over 6 million Americans are impacted by Alzheimer's disease, and researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh are discovering how lifestyle habits can impact ...

Doctors are increasingly warning that what happens in the middle of the night can reveal far more than whether you are simply a “good sleeper.” A growing body of research suggests that a specific ...

Bruce Willis, one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, stepped away from acting after a serious health diagnosis that affected ...