The clumps of built-up protein that signal Alzheimer’s tend to first appear in brain regions associated with memory and olfaction before spreading to other parts of the brain.

Jupiter Medical Center has launched what it calls the "Happiness Program" to help patients with Alzheimer's and dementia. Officials call it the first of its kind in the country and say a light ...

Fake nurseries and town squares seem to comfort patients. But some experts wonder whether they are patronizing, even infantilizing. By Paula Span The nursery at RiverSpring Residences in the Bronx ...

Getting injured after a fall may be an early warning sign of dementia in older adults, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open last month. Researchers and doctors weigh in.

Adults in their 70s with dementia experienced faster weight loss in the decade before diagnosis than their cognitively healthy peers, according to a new study.

A Heber City nursing assistant was sentenced Wednesday to five years to life in prison for sexually abusing two elderly dementia patients in 2024.

Supporting loved ones with dementia in a home environment takes planning, ... 7 ways to prepare for dementia patients living at home. ... such as bathroom doors or kitchen counters.

Travel Families caring for a person with Alzheimer’s need a vacation, too. Companies are creating dementia-friendly travel options for a growing population of caregivers and their loved ones.

When Bill Warren, an executive at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 55, his wife, Lisa, took care of him at home for as long as possible.