The following guide offers a detailed overview of several classes of medications that research links to a higher risk of ...

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can cause aggressive behavior, even in people who have never been violent in their lives. These aggressive dementia behaviors can be scary and difficult for caregivers ...

Hazardous drinking at baseline was associated with neglect and psychologically aggressive behaviors across 21 days. Daily diaries of drinking and mistreatment showed that instances of neglect and ...

ATLANTA — With funding for a new trial secured, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is gaining ground as a possible treatment for severe agitation and aggression in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).

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

The Alliance for Aging Research encourages caregivers to speak with a healthcare provider if the person they care for with Alzheimer's dementia is experiencing symptoms such as restlessness, pacing, ...

Alzheimer’s disease often presents a range of challenging symptoms, and agitation stands out as one of the most complex for caregivers and healthcare providers to manage. This is especially true for ...

The findings underscore the brain health resources included in AARP’s Staying Sharp program. To learn about strategies that may help reduce dementia risk, visit AARP’s Staying Sharp program. Its six ...