Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have developed a simple, one-question screening tool that could help doctors quickly identify hoarding behaviors in patients with memory loss and ...

What are some triggers that may be the cause of challenging behaviors in people with Alzheimer’s disease? A person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia most likely will experience significant ...

Two new clinical trials aimed at treating Alzheimer’s disease are starting up at Barrow Neurological Institute.

Researchers have developed a diagnostic panel that identifies cognitive decline by analyzing how blood proteins fold. This ...

Wandering, and "elopement," are frightening and dangerous behaviors by people with dementia. For some families, it is the ...

I notice my dad scratches his head a lot. Is this behavior common in Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia? Many individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia scratch themselves or constantly pick at their ...

—Managing agitation in nursing home patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias could be improved by augmenting Minimum Data Set data with information from electronic medical records.

Researchers have identified two brain receptors that help the brain clear away amyloid beta, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. By stimulating these receptors in mice, scientists increased levels of a ...

A new study has found the immune system in the blood of Alzheimer's patients is epigenetically altered. That means the patients' behavior or environment has caused changes that affect the way their ...

This mood-related issue is a common sign of the disease. Doctors share all you need to know about it. View Entire Post › ...

Learn to manage type 2 diabetes while navigating early-stage Alzheimer's with expert advice on symptoms, simplified routines, and home safety strategies.

There's no single test that can tell when someone has Alzheimer's disease. Identifying the disease in the early stages allows individuals to make decisions about their future and possibly start on ...