The brain may not be a muscle (it’s an organ), but a good rule of thumb is to treat it like one. Experts suggest ...

Cognitive decline and Alzheimer's progression can each be subtle and gradual, and some early dementia signs aren't even ones you'd associate with brain health—at least not on the surface. A recent ...

Some senior living communities are caring for people with dementia alongside other residents, not segregated behind locked ...

A new study finds that healthcare providers and family caregivers often disagree on how best to manage dementia behaviors during end-of-life care. The research, published in the Journal of the ...

Dementia doesn't just erode memory -- it also changes behavior and mental health. A study shows the brain's salience network and tau protein may be involved. When most people think of dementia, ...

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 ...

In my last post, I examined what the ABC approach is and how to evaluate the antecedents and consequences that may be influencing or causing unwanted behaviors in dementia. In this post, I will review ...

You might think spending time on your smartphone or computer is bad for your brain. Indeed, “brain rot” — the slang term for ...

Dear Carol: My mom is in mid-stage Alzheimer’s, so she has fidgety hands. Even though I lotion her skin regularly, she’ll zero in on a random spot on her arm and pick it open. I’ve contacted the ...

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 ...