Dementia is a group of disorders that gradually impair memory, thinking and daily functioning. Alzheimer's disease (AD), the ...

Cortisol is the body's main stress hormone. Too much cortisol over time may harm memory and brain health, but the cortisol-dementia link is complex and mostly correlational. Managing stress, sleep, ...

The holiday season can be a stressful time for many, but for the nearly 12 million family members and friends serving as unpaid caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the holidays ...

Owners often report aimless pacing, barking at nothing, soiling in the house and anxiety for no apparent reason.

While for many of us we enjoy being with family and friends during the holidays, there are many people who experience social isolation and loneliness. Social isolation and loneliness are ...

Social frailty—the fraying of close relationships and community ties—is a strong predictor of dementia risk. Could AI companions help revitalize social interactions?

Alzheimer’s disease is the most commonly diagnosed form of dementia, but it’s far from the only one. In fact, most people who ...

When I began forgetting words in midlife, I wondered if it was menopause—and worried that it was something more.

Dementia disrupts daily life but routine offers vital grounding and comfort. Experts emphasize that predictable schedules, familiar personal care and identifying agitation triggers are crucial.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly half (49%) of those caring for someone experiencing agitation symptoms as part of their Alzheimer's dementia reveal that the agitation symptoms are ...

As Lundbeck and Otsuka count on prescriptions in agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (AADAD) to continue driving growth for Rexulti, the duo is supporting new research ...