When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to ...

Researchers analyzed Medicare claims data to find that an estimated 25 percent of dementia patients were prescribed risky medications, including antidepressants and antipsychotics.

Once dementia has set in, it’s time to adjust to a new reality which can include behavioral challenges as the family member experiences frustrations associated with their symptoms.

Memory loss is the most obvious symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. But for the more than 6.5 million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease — and the people who support them — memory lapses are ...

Inappropriate sexual behavior occurs in about a quarter of people with dementia. It can be treated with behavioral interventions and medications. Up to 1 in 4 people with dementia will display ...

A Walk in Their Shoes was designed to help senior living staff — and later, family members and first responders — better ...

There are plenty of reason you might feel off in the late afternoon and evening. Maybe you’re mentally wiped after socializing all day, or your brain is fried from hours of work. If you got up early, ...

Dementia experts revealed the key signs and symptoms young people may experience that older patients usually don't ...

Credit: Getty Images. Helping patients and family members navigate behavioral and psychologic symptoms of dementia is a large part of providing care to people living with dementia. Dementia is an ...

According to The New York Times, there are five symptoms people frequently experience during the early stages that can easily ...