Alzheimer's & Dementia Care

There are so many anti-depressants available, why gamble with one that might reduce the effectiveness of your dementia medication?

Grief doesn't just strike once a person dies. In fact, the grieving process can begin when a loved one is first diagnosed with a chronic condition or terminal illness. Learn how to recognize and cope with anticipatory grief.

“Parenting your parent” has become a popular phrase for describing the unique challenges family caregivers experience. The concept seems accurate at first but subscribing to it can affect your ability to infuse respect into the care you provide.

As a dementia patient, I can still handle the chaos of Christmas Day, but I expect there will come a time when I can no longer cope.

In spite of his advanced dementia, famous musician Glen Campbell has won a Grammy and been nominated for an Oscar.

A new study has found that women with certain personality traits may have double the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

At 31 years old, Miriam Reeves just might be the youngest person ever to get married in a nursing home. She and her fiancé planned on tying the knot in their local church, until Alzheimer’s intervened.

At the 2014 Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, the results of several important Alzheimer's studies were presented.

Combat veterans may continue to feel the impact of their years of service, decades after returning home, in the form of an increased risk for developing dementia.

Some experts say dementia rates will continue to rise, while others claim that aging adults are less likely to develop Alzheimer's or a similar disease than they used to be. Discover who's right.

A group of top neurological disease experts explains why not all aging adults should be tested for dementia.

New research increases science's understanding of Alzheimer's, and offers insights that hold the promise of future therapies.

This week's Alzheimer's Association International Conference highlighted several new developments in Alzheimer's detection and care.

Evidence has surfaced indicating that basketball coaching legend Pat Summit may have been forcibly driven from her job because of an early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis.

Women are more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease than their male counterparts. A new study indicates that women with Alzheimer's may also experience a more rapid decline in their mental abilities.

Alzheimer's sufferers have access to an additional treatment option, due to the recent FDA approval of a higher dosage of Exelon patch—a commonly prescribed drug for people with mild to moderate forms of the disease.

The 2012 Alzheimer's Association International Conference presented two studies regarding the impact of mild cognitive impairment on senior health and well being.

Many countries have joined together to combat Alzheimer's disease and improve care for patients. As part of this plan, an initiative in the UK has devised promising new products and services to help support those affected by dementia.

The 2012 National Alzheimer’s Plan Proposal is an action plan to research, prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s disease by 2025.

AgingCare.com and ABC News Chief Health and Medical Editor Dr. Richard Besser hosted a live Twitter chat devoted to Alzheimer's disease and caregiving.