Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can cause aggressive behavior, even in people who have never been violent in their lives. These aggressive dementia behaviors can be scary and difficult for caregivers ...
Some senior living communities are caring for people with dementia alongside other residents, not segregated behind locked ...
The Alliance for Aging Research encourages caregivers to speak with a healthcare provider if the person they care for with Alzheimer's dementia is experiencing symptoms such as restlessness, pacing, ...
Hazardous drinking at baseline was associated with neglect and psychologically aggressive behaviors across 21 days. Daily diaries of drinking and mistreatment showed that instances of neglect and ...
In a stunning post-election twist that state leaders say could delay life-saving medical research for years, a last-minute ...
Dementia affects more than 6 million Americans and U.S. cases are expected to double by 2060, so it’s worth knowing when to take a symptom seriously. When it comes to brain health, knowing and ...
Dementia, a common and disabling disease that affects the brain, occurs when brain cells are damaged or die, leading to ...
The Alzheimer’s Association will offer a series of free virtual presentations in December. “The Empowered Caregiver: Supporting Independence” will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 2-3:30 p.m. The ...