“It’s a common notion that only people with memory problems can be diagnosed with dementia, but behavioral changes or ...

We all have needs, drives, and cravings—such as hunger, territoriality, and sexuality—which stem from the ancient part of our brain that we share with reptiles. Why don’t we constantly act upon these ...

Prioritizing nonpharmacologic strategies, enhancing staff training, and distinguishing Delirium Superimposed on Dementia (DSD) are vital to improving outcomes for hospitalized patients with Alzheimer ...

Reduced blood flow to the brain is thought to be a key factor in many forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's, and ...

Bruce Willis’ family announced that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. The announcement came about a year after his family said that Willis would step away from acting after being ...

TUESDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- Relatively simple adjustments in lighting may ease some of the behavioral problems associated with dementia, new research suggests. Use of melatonin, a hormone ...

The earliest known case of dementia in UK may help scientists and doctors alike better understand the awful disease.

Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo in Japan, also known as Science Tokyo, have taken a fresh look at a long ...

Dementia uniquely affects financial behavior unlike any other medical condition, causing credit problems and missed payments ...

Older adults with vision problems may be more likely to develop dementia, a new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology has found. Researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor analyzed data from ...