Some consider the regular feeding of late-stage dementia patients to be nonnegotiable. Others see it as extending life ...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is more than just forgetfulness. It is one of the leading causes of death and a major cause of disability and dependency among older people. Over seven million Americans are ...

Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia affect millions of people across the globe. The organization Alzheimer’s Disease International reports that more than 55 million people worldwide were ...

Ted Turner was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia years before his death at 87. What to know about the symptoms and treatment ...

America has an Alzheimer’s problem, devastating families and driving soaring healthcare costs. More than 7 million people over 65 years old live with Alzheimer’s dementia today, a number predicted to ...

Nearly 7 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s and by 2060, experts say that number could be as high as 14 million. Scientists are trying to find out how one man has been able to stave off ...

NEW YORK -- There is a lot of fear and confusion concerning Alzheimer's Disease. What is it exactly and how does it compare with other types of dementia? Can it be prevented or managed - and if there ...