While marijuana can help calm agitation, there are risks.

This narrative review discusses a proposed pathophysiology of agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia based on convergent evidence across research approaches. Available data indicate that agitation in ...

Doctors who prescribe cannabis to dementia patients say it can alleviate anxiety, agitation and pain, and improve sleep, appetite and mood. While there isn’t much definitive research on the use of ...

A compassionate, multidisciplinary approach can help manage one of the most complex challenges nursing homes and other long-term care providers face.

Nov. 6, 2024 — Older people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead to dementia, according to a new ...

Dementia isn’t just about changes to memory and thinking. As neuron loss occurs, other symptoms can occur, including depression, anxiety, agitation, and psychosis. These are known as behavioral ...

The end of daylight savings on Sunday, Nov. 3, meant an extra hour of sleep for most people but for those living with ...

Because people with dementia cannot always communicate what they want, those caring for them should learn about tools that may assist with reducing agitation and helping them feel more comfortable in ...

Several doctors insisted he had dementia and advised a nursing home. But Mary didn’t think so, and she persevered in a search for answers. After a seemingly unending series of doctor and ...

The end of daylight saving time — happening this weekend — causes groans for those who hate going back on regular time, and ...

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more ...

The Long Island chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be hosting an Alzheimer’s and Dementia conference on Fri., Nov. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hilton Long Island in Melville.