Dementia doesn't just erode memory -- it also changes behavior and mental health. A study shows the brain's salience network and tau protein may be involved. When most people think of dementia, ...

Once dementia has set in, it’s time to adjust to a new reality which can include behavioral challenges as the family member experiences frustrations associated with their symptoms.

Cognitive decline and Alzheimer's progression can each be subtle and gradual, and some early dementia signs aren't even ones you'd associate with brain health—at least not on the surface. A recent ...

There are plenty of reason you might feel off in the late afternoon and evening. Maybe you’re mentally wiped after socializing all day, or your brain is fried from hours of work. If you got up early, ...

I've been facilitating support groups for families who care for loved ones with dementia for 16 years. Together, we work to unlock the many doors of dementia. Lauren Mahakian is a Certified Dementia ...

When most of us think about dementia, we think about forgetfulness. Losing track of names, misplacing keys, or asking the same question over and over again. But dementia is far more than just a memory ...

Being able to communicate with the world around us is a basic human need. A challenge in the lives of persons with dementia is that they lose the ability to communicate in ways that are familiar to ...

Being a care partner for a person living with dementia often begins quietly —small memory lapses, primarily short-term memory ...