As a heat wave sweeps across much of the U.S., families caring for loved ones with dementia are up against a hidden hazard: Extreme heat poses physical health risks. For…

Many people with dementia live at home. But dementia can cause challenges—both for people with the condition and their caregivers. Our program for dementia care offers support. Our dementia care…

I am a researcher who studies health spending, and my colleagues and I set out to quantify the true costs of dementia care – not just to the health system,…

Of the 57 million people living with dementia worldwide, 60-70% are thought to have Alzheimer’s disease. Full Story 

A study published in June found that veterans seemed to have higher incidences of dementia depending on where they live. This study, conducted by researchers at the University of California…

Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with some form of dementia. Being a caregiver for someone with this disease can feel like uncharted territory. Ben Yeager, program manager…

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that helps clinicians identify brain activity patterns linked to nine types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, using a single,…

During this Dementia Action Week (19-24 May), the Alzheimer's Society is shining a light on the six most common signs of dementia, urging individuals to seek assistance if they or…

In the early 1990s, my grandmother’s health and cognitive abilities started to decline rapidly. She showed clear signs of dementia, which was most likely Alzheimer’s disease but never received a…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a first-of-its-kind blood test designed to aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting…