Here, experts explain genetics in Alzheimer’s and dementia, including if it’s hereditary, how to lower your risk, and ...

The brain of a US woman with Down syndrome showed the classic signs of Alzheimer’s disease upon her death, yet she remained ...

An Australian man diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s is sharing his experiences of the disease with thousands of online ...

This unexpected early warning sign relates to a change in sensory perception, specifically your sense of smell. A declining ...

As the population of Americans grows older, many are having to take care of parents or grandparents who have alzheimer’s or ...

Researchers analyzed the brain of a woman with down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease, and were shocked to discover that ...

Competing realities can be a major source of distress for those with dementia and some ways of responding are more effective than others.

Gene Hackman was cared for by his wife in his final years. Her unexpected death highlights the essential and challenging job ...

Improv offers valuable tools for care partners, family members, and others to interact with people with dementia.

New Mexico has paired up with the Alzheimer’s Association in a pilot U.S. initiative aimed at raising awareness about a disease that affects several million people in the country ...

Scientists have discovered that how well a person’s cells generate energy—what they call “bioenergetic age”—could be a strong ...

Local police officers went through a special training to help them better interact with people who have dementia.