Sleep disturbances are a key contributor to agitation. Poor sleep quality, characterized by frequent awakenings, insomnia, ...

Agitation is a neuropsychiatric symptom in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common form of dementia. The prevalence of this symptom is about 40%-65% ...

During certain times of the day, some people with dementia may become more confused and disoriented. Referred to by ...

Despite positive signs in reducing overuse of psychotropic medication in aged care, some areas still need urgent attention ...

Americans over 55 face a 42% lifetime risk of dementia, a recent study found, with new cases expected to reach 1 million per year by 2060 without significant intervention.

In older patients with anxiety, reliable improvement in anxiety symptoms following psychological intervention was associated with a lower incidence of all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and ...

Dementia alters our sense of time, yet emotional resonance enables enduring connection when memory can no longer be the ...

Benzodiazepines, more commonly known as benzos, “are a class of medications that slow down activity in your brain and nervous ...

Understanding the symptoms of dementia and receiving an early diagnosis can help those with the condition to "live better for ...

Caregivers of people with dementia can effectively prepare for and navigate weather emergencies. The most important thing is to stay calm when communicating plans.