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, ...

A study co-authored by a Valley doctor found that subtle changes in driving behavior could be an early sign of dementia.

Rising diagnoses of young onset dementia highlight the need for early recognition and timely evaluation of a condition that disrupts patients’ careers, families, and financial stability.

Dementia affects millions globally, impacting not just memory but emotional well-being, relationships and daily life. While occasional forgetfulness is common with aging, certain behavioral changes ...

A new study finds that healthcare providers and family caregivers often disagree on how best to manage dementia behaviors during end-of-life care. The research, published in the Journal of the ...

Dr. Marc Rothman visits a lot of patients with dementia and their families. He is a geriatrician who makes house calls in New York City and its suburbs. "Families are often slowly tiptoeing into ...

Three themes related to ethical decision-making for dementia care in the area of eating and drinking were identified in a March study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. The themes: a ...

The next meeting of the monthly dementia education and support group at Senior Commons at Powder Mill will explore “Understanding and Coping with Agitation or Aggression.” People with Alzheimer’s or ...

Dementia may be a disease of the mind, but its effects can be highly emotional. Those suffering from cognitive decline can experience frequent changes in emotions and have less control over their ...

A massive UK study of more than 165,000 dementia patients has uncovered troubling new evidence about risperidone, a commonly ...