Urinary tract infections (UTIs) do not directly cause dementia, but they can significantly worsen dementia symptoms and even trigger delirium—a sudden state of severe confusion. This often appears as a…

An important part of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease includes being able to explain your symptoms. It may help to get input from a close family member or friend about your symptoms…

Some research has indicated that later life development of obsessive-compulsive behaviors (as opposed to a life-long tendency) could be connected to the early stages of dementia and should be evaluated by a knowledgeable…

Repetition may be because of memory loss. The person might not be able to remember what they’ve done or said, or the answer they received to a question. For example, they…

What to do when you notice changes in others If you notice memory, thinking or behavior changes in someone close to you, it can be hard to know what to…

Busy clinicians need an accurate, cost-effective screen for early dementia and strategies to decrease dementia risk in their patient populations. An estimated 5.8 million people in the United States currently…

For individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer's, the companionship of a pet can offer significant comfort and a source of joy. While bringing a new pet into a person's life…

When it comes to supporting brain health and lowering the risk of dementia, what you drink can make a difference. Research shows that certain beverages—such as green and black tea,…

New research suggests that herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, offering fresh insight into how infections affect the brain. The study also…

For decades, researchers have recognized the strong link between a healthy body and a healthy mind. More recently, studies are extending this connection to explore how oral health may play…