Caregivers who respond to dementia patients with indifference or irritation can cause problem behavior to worsen, according to a recent study by a Dutch researcher. For the study, researcher Marjolein ...

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

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

If you are like a lot of people, you might be anxious about the risk of getting dementia as you age. The lifetime risk of ...

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

The authors explored hospice clinician and caregiver perspectives on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and their management. BPSD are common and challenging, impacting both ...

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

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 ...

But lifestyle changes can significantly reduce your risk.

The model is designed to enhance the quality of life for patients and reduce caregiver burden through person-centered care.