“It’s a common notion that only people with memory problems can be diagnosed with dementia, but behavioral changes or ...

TUESDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- Relatively simple adjustments in lighting may ease some of the behavioral problems associated with dementia, new research suggests. Use of melatonin, a hormone ...

Caregivers who respond to dementia patients with indifference or irritation can cause problem behavior to worsen, according to a recent study by a Dutch researcher. For the study, researcher Marjolein ...

When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to ...

A lot of people tend to ignore the early signs of dementia. However, early diagnosis is key in preventing the disease from ...

We all have needs, drives, and cravings—such as hunger, territoriality, and sexuality—which stem from the ancient part of our brain that we share with reptiles. Why don’t we constantly act upon these ...

Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo in Japan, also known as Science Tokyo, have taken a fresh look at a long ...

Bruce Willis’ family announced that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. The announcement came about a year after his family said that Willis would step away from acting after being ...

Research ties oral health to dementia risk through nutrition, social life, and daily function, suggesting oral care supports ...