A grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America will be used to purchase equipment to serve families affected by dementia-related illnesses.

When Zelda Fitzgerald Hill’s mother struggled to care for his father who had Alzheimer’s disease, he and his sisters stepped ...

Changing the way you sleep could help delay the progress of dementia or even reduce the risk of you developing it, say experts ...

Nearly seven million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive condition that destroys memory and other mental functions and is among the leading causes of death in the nation. While ...

Green tea is another standout when it comes to brain health. It contains antioxidants called catechins, which may reduce ...

One of the most common early signs of dementia is short-term memory loss—as is forgetting important dates or events, repeating questions over and over, and an increasing need to rely on reminder notes ...

The Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio will host “Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 14127 Moulton ...

Lt. Doug Holl, who as served as a firefighter at Glens Falls Fire Department for 18 years, has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, leaving him ...

Visiting friends, going to parties, and being social may help keep your brain healthy and prevent or delay dementia in old age.

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 to college-bound high school seniors affected by Alzheimer's disease or other dementia-related illnesses as part of ...

Virginia’s over-60 population is projected to grow by nearly 70% by 2050 — meaning many more young Virginians may become caregivers for aging relatives. Advocates are backing legislation in the ...

Dear Savvy Senior, When should someone with dementia stop driving? My 83-year-old father has some dementia issues but still drives himself around town pretty well. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, ...