Although many specific problems in dementia are best managed by equally specific solutions, there are some general approaches that can be used in a wide range of situations. In our first general ...

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), in particular, may be at play, and identifying ways to slow down its progression can help. In ...

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Adults aged 60 and older who spend more time engaging in sedentary behaviors like sitting while watching TV or driving may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study by USC ...

A suspected perpetrator who can barely remember his name, several traffic violations committed by a woman in her mid-fifties who is completely unreasonable and doesn't understand her behavior—should ...

Dementia functions as a broad classification covering multiple distinct cognitive conditions. Behavioral shifts often represent an attempt to communicate rather than mere symptoms. Simplifying the ...

A study published in 2024 examined the effect of undiagnosed memory disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, on credit ...

Dementia often affects memory, thinking, behavior and daily functioning — now, a new case study reveals a novel symptom that shouldn’t be overlooked. Nearly 7 million Americans and more than 55 ...

Three themes related to ethical decision-making for dementia care in the area of eating and drinking were identified in a March study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. The themes: a ...