Teams at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are studying the effects of THC and CBD — the two active ingredients ...

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The Dementia Friendly Bartholomew County coalition and Fairlawn Presbyterian Church are teaming up to offer a Memory Cafe ...

As Alzheimer's disease progresses beyond the early stages, the behavior changes and emotional impacts of the disease can be ...

Persistent anxiety in older adults significantly increased the risk of all-cause dementia, particularly in those younger than 70. Chronic and new-onset anxiety were associated with higher risk of ...

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If you are starting to notice cognitive changes in your parents or aging loved ones, you might want to educate yourself on ...

“It’s the mental equivalent of death by a thousand paper cuts,” said Don Siegel, of Silver Spring, Md., whose wife, Bette, ...

Non-drug therapies like music and light outperform medications in managing dementia-related agitation, enhancing patient care and safety for caregivers.

Bursack: Managing late-day agitation, confusion and anxiety in dementia Though it can be challenging, there are some things to do to help mitigate the situation.