During certain times of the day, some people with dementia may become more confused and disoriented. Referred to by ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

The following guide offers a detailed overview of several classes of medications that research links to a higher risk of ...

Individuals with type 1 diabetes who were not obese showed a fourfold increased risk for dementia (hazard ratio [HR], 4.0; 95 ...

The updated guidelines recommend that people keep their systolic blood pressure under a specific number — 130 — to prevent ...

The findings underscore the brain health resources included in AARP’s Staying Sharp program. To learn about strategies that may help reduce dementia risk, visit AARP’s Staying Sharp program. Its six ...

Dementia, a common and disabling disease that affects the brain, occurs when brain cells are damaged or die, leading to ...

A UK mother is fighting to save her four-year-old son Tate, diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder known ...