In Manassas, Va., a choir for people with memory loss and their caregivers shows how music can spark joy, connection, and remembrance.

For instance, a study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia found that music therapy significantly reduced symptoms of depression in patients. In the documentary, viewers will witness ...

Inspired by her upbringing in South Korea, where caring for older adults is inherent to the culture, Kathy Siepker is channeling a personal connection into her research at The University of Texas at ...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – A Virginia Tech expert is exploring a musical approach to helping geriatric patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Joanna Culligan is an advanced instructor of human development ...

Is lithium a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease? Lithium is nature’s lightest metal, enabling it to store energy at high density and discharge electrons rapidly. It powers our phones, laptops and ...

New research shows that having a sense of purpose in life may have another benefit as people age: reducing the risk of ...

Eating better, moving more and challenging the brain with puzzles and games helped seniors at risk of dementia improve their thinking no matter their background, a landmark study found. It points the ...