We might see increasing forgetfulness in older age as a red flag of mild cognitive decline or dementia. But it turns out that some…
With aging comes concern about developing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, and every lapse in memory or attention can feel like the…
Being Patient spoke with neurologist Dr. Steven Sabat about how quarantine life can lead to increased feelings of depression and anxiety for both caregivers…
More researchers are paying attention to the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics when it comes to treating mental illnesses like depression and addiction — and…
Too often we misinterpret behaviors and emotions of people with dementia as symptoms of the disease, overlooking their genuine experiences. Being Patient spoke with…
Experiencing problems with disturbed or irregular sleep is common as people age. For people with dementia and their caregivers, these can be even bigger…
Being Patient spoke with dementia care expert Christy turner about how caregivers can best deal with sleep disturbances and Sundowning, common problems for those…
nA highly anticipated Alzheimer’s conference opened here last night with reports about a powerful new drug for treating dementia-related delusions. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals presented its…
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…
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have pinpointed the location of of the brain networks that can lead to primary progressive aphasia (PPA), which is a…
Alzheimer’s patients near Buffalo, New York, now have a new place to hang out, listen to music, and grab a bite. It’s called The…
As a teenager, I would visit my grandmother over the summer and she was always the life of the party. She introduced me to…
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…
The free app, called My House of Memories, features more than 100 pages of carefully curated images meant to evoke events from the lives…
Tom Stevens pets his golden retriever Jennie. The dog squints her brown eyes. “How are you?” Tom says. Jennie barks in response. This encounter,…