Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), in particular, may be at play, and identifying ways to slow down its progression can help. In this article, Village Caregiving details what to expect with frontotemporal ...

When behavioral symptoms escalate, families may struggle to safely care for loved ones at home. Early recognition and support, Ellison said, can help stabilize patients and allow many families to ...

Health specialists say subtle physical behaviours — especially involving the hands — may sometimes signal neurological ...

A study co-authored by a Valley doctor found that subtle changes in driving behavior could be an early sign of dementia.

Rising diagnoses of young onset dementia highlight the need for early recognition and timely evaluation of a condition that disrupts patients’ careers, families, and financial stability.

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, ...

A new study finds that healthcare providers and family caregivers often disagree on how best to manage dementia behaviors during end-of-life care. The research, published in the Journal of the ...

Dementia often affects memory, thinking, behavior and daily functioning — now, a new case study reveals a novel symptom that ...

The authors explored hospice clinician and caregiver perspectives on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and their management. BPSD are common and challenging, impacting both ...

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can cause aggressive behavior, even in people who have never been violent in their lives. These aggressive dementia behaviors can be scary and difficult for caregivers ...