Dementia, affecting millions worldwide, isn’t a single condition but rather an umbrella term encompassing various disorders that impair cognitive function, memory, and everyday capabilities. Each type ...

‘Mixed dementia’ is a condition in which a person has more than one type of dementia. This affects at least 1 in 10 people who are diagnosed with dementia. A lot of people have more than one type of ...

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 ...

Although many specific problems in dementia are best managed by equally specific solutions, there are some general approaches that can be used in a wide range of situations. In our first general ...

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, ...

Inappropriate sexual behavior occurs in about a quarter of people with dementia. It can be treated with behavioral interventions and medications. Up to 1 in 4 people with dementia will display ...

Some vaccines, along with heart medications and other drugs, appear to have a protective benefit. By Dana G. Smith Getting your annual flu shot may come with a significant side benefit: helping to ...