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 ...

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 ...

New Mexico has paired up with the Alzheimer’s Association in a pilot U.S. initiative aimed at raising awareness about a ...

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

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

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

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

Rebekah Edwards argues that mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy could help carers of people with dementia.

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