Scientists don't yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer's disease in most people. The causes probably include a combination of age-related changes in the brain, along with genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.…

Yes! Lewy Body Dementia! Men are more likely to get DLB than women, and people with a family history of Parkinson’s disease or DLB have a higher risk too. While…

It is common for caregivers to have feelings of loss and grief as their life is changed by Alzheimer’s. You are entitled to these emotions and may start to experience them…

Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills.…

Alcohol consumption in excess has well-documented negative effects on both short- and long-term health, one of which is brain damage that can lead to Alzheimer's disease or other forms of…

Most dementias are not passed down through the family. This page will help you understand the genetic links for different types of dementia. Many people affected by dementia are concerned…

Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia Alzheimer’s is the most…

Despite many promising leads, new treatments for Alzheimer’s are slow to emerge. Current Alzheimer’s treatments temporarily improve symptoms of memory loss and problems with thinking and reasoning.These Alzheimer’s treatments boost…

Aducanumab (Aduhelm™) has received accelerated approval as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Aducanumab was the first therapy to demonstrate that removing beta-amyloid,…

Did you know that changes in the brain may occur 10-20 years before any symptoms of Alzheimer’s appear? A clinical trial is studying whether an investigational medicine may stop or…