Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory -- how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term ...

Love doesn't fade when one member of a family develops Alzheimer's disease, but times of intimacy like Valentine's Day can ...

As a winter storm is expected to hit parts of the U.S. on Wednesday, officials with the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) are reminding caregivers about the dangers of wandering, and ways to be ...

A Frenchman on death row in Indonesia since 2007 for drug offences left prison on Tuesday ahead of his transfer to France, ...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Anjali Patel, DO, a cognitive neurologist at Atlantic Health System, shares more. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder ...

Alzheimer’s can cause distressing behaviors for both the person and caregivers. While not everyone with the condition will become aggressive, it’s important to know how to manage these ...

Jelly Drops are sweets containing 90 per cent water that can keep people with dementia hydrated. Alzheimer’s Society is partnering with the Jelly Drops team through our Accelerator Programme. Jelly ...

Here are a few of the top charities tackling Alzheimer’s disease. These organizations fund research, raise awareness, educate, and provide comfort to those living with and caring for those with ...

Jenny Bird’s contemporary jewelry designs may be a hit with celebrities, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be a big hit to your wallet. Everyone from Taylor Swift to Hailey Bieber to Kylie ...

Medical ID jewelry can also be useful for non-medical personnel who may find you in distress. For example, the National Institute on Aging recommends that people with Alzheimer's disease wear a piece ...

The exact cause of Alzheimer's disease hasn't been identified. The current thinking is that it develops due to a combination of genetic, lifestyle, and environmental risk factors.1 The brains of ...

However, medical conditions can sometimes affect posture. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, those with Lewy body dementia experience movement difficulties, such as changes to their posture ...