An acquaintance once asked, while my mother was alive and living with me, “Have you got her a toy cat yet?” Reading my expression as one of incomprehension, she elaborated:…
BioXcel Therapeutics (BTAI) announced that the FDA has closed its inspection of a single site in the TRANQUILITY II Phase 3 trial for BXCL501, their treatment for acute agitation in…
The women smiled as a musician played music that dominated the airwaves decades ago, when they were younger and their memories were sharper. Full Story
Nationwide and Dementia UK's free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide's Southport branch on March 4, 5 and 6. They will offer specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private…
Alzheimer’s disease is often associated with women, largely because they make up the majority of diagnosed cases but new research is shedding light on a critical difference: while more women…
This isn’t my mother. The 90-something-year-old grandmother spends most of the day in her room, away from her family. She screams, gives out false information and threatens to leave home.…
Dementia, a collection of symptoms linked to the progressive decline of brain function, can lead to issues with memory, behavior, and even movement over time. Full Story
Elder loneliness is not new, but it’s now considered an epidemic. Since your dad has a social personality, this risk is likely even greater than for less socially inclined people…
It's no secret that if you have a loved one suffering from dementia, it can also hurt your mental and emotional health in the long run. Remember, caring for a…
A new study shows that Americans’ risk of developing dementia after turning 55 is more than double what earlier research had found. The New York University study estimates that the…