Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Lewy Body Dementia, one of the most common forms of dementia, is a brain disorder that impacts more than 1 million people in the U.S. It typically begins at age 50 or older and leads to problems with thinking, movement, behavior and mood. To learn more about this disease, including causes, signs and symptoms, from…

For those with a loved one battling dementia or Alzheimer’s everyday communications can be a challenge. Your loved one may have difficulty finding the right words, keeping their thoughts on track or avoiding getting distracted easily. The National Institute on Aging has put together some very important tips for how to cope with these types…

Big news from the medical science community regarding two drugs that may be able to modestly slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease for some patients. The two drugs are Leqembi (lecanemab) and Kisunla (donanemab), and someday they might prevent cognitive decline entirely in people whose brains show signs of disease, but who don’t yet have…

It’s important that the loved ones in your life with Alzheimer’s remain active and do things they enjoy. However, activities they used to enjoy may become challenging for them as the disease worsens. They may have trouble deciding what to do or starting tasks. As a caregiver, you can learn how to adapt activities to make…