For caregivers, watching a loved one struggle with memory loss can be devastating. The aggression that sometimes accompanies memory loss can be even harder…
Neuropsychiatric symptoms like agitation, anxiety, appetite changes, irritability, anger and aggression, depression, apathy, disinhibition, and excitement occur in 98 percent of people living with…
As caregiving expert Teepa Snow is well-aware, better understanding dementia and supporting loved ones living with the disease is crucial. However, caregiving also comes…
FAQ: “What are the treatments for aggression in Alzheimer’s disease?” Managing aggression in Alzheimer’s, safely Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects…
New data presented at CTAD about an existing agitation drug, brexpiprazole, in trials for patients with Alzheimer’s, bears potential good news when it comes…
About 90 percent of people with Alzheimer’s disease show behavioral symptoms like agitation, irritability, and anger during the course of the disease. If a caregiver…
On Monday, revealed that a phase 3 study of brexpiprazole — brand name Rexulti — in Alzheimer’s patients showed that the drug for major…
Image: Frank Piccolo and his wife, Theresa, traveling together in Italy in 2001. Courtesy Theresa Piccolo Frank Piccolo was a beloved high school chemistry…
A dementia diagnosis may upend life plans for both the person with the diagnosis and their family. Dr. Erin Zahradnik, who provides palliative care…
About seven out of ten cases of Alzheimer’s are accompanied by symptoms of agitation and aggression. This could mean pacing, restlessness, shouting and screaming,…
While forgetfulness and cognitive decline are the main defining symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer’s, the conditions are also often riddled with behavioral issues and…
This fall, researchers at King’s College in London will test the benefits of medical marijuana for people with dementia, in order to determine whether…