Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.

Being a so-called weekend warrior when it comes to exercise might be just as good for you as exercising more throughout the week. Regularly committing to one or two sessions of physical activity on ...

Families can help loved ones live well after a dementia diagnosis by planning early, creating a safe environment, staying ...

Dementia cases continue to rise in the U.S., with people over age 55 facing a 42% risk of developing the condition in their lifetime. A recent study led by Johns Hopkins predicted half a million ...

A terrible irony of dementia — which can result in the inability to recognize people and places — is that the condition itself does not get the worldwide recognition it deserves. Until now. The United ...

Caring for a parent with dementia is one of the most emotionally complex journeys you can take. It’s not just about managing their day-to-day needs—it’s about navigating grief, exhaustion, and a ...

Torie Bosch is the First Opinion editor at STAT. When a person with dementia gets something fundamental wrong — the year it is, your relationship to them — it can be difficult to know what to do. Do ...

Science’s success at staving off death from heart disease or cancer has made another diagnosis more likely: Dementia.

Dementia is a word that strikes fear in the hearts of many. The thought of losing cognitive function, of forgetting loved ones and cherished memories is simply terrifying. Dementia isn’t just a ...

This article is part of “Innovations In: Alzheimer's Disease” an editorially independent special report that was produced with financial support from Eisai. If you're enjoying this article, consider ...