A comprehensive study spanning a decade shed new light on the treatment of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), a condition that significantly impacts older adults. The research, published in Alzheimer’s ...

Chronic lower back pain doesn't just limit mobility, it can take over daily life. For millions of older adults, persistent pain leads to reliance on prescription medication just to get through the day ...

Dementia was more prevalent in older patients with some cancer types, and comorbid dementia in this population was associated with unplanned or unnecessary hospitalization. Objective: Cancer and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If we haven’t been touched by Alzheimer’s directly, we know someone who has. In fact, more than 7 million Americans aged 65 and ...

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy has long been discussed as a possible driver of dementia, but proving that link has been ...

When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to treat this frightening and potentially dangerous behavior. Antipsychotic ...

Older adults' driving habits revealed clues about their brain health and may provide early warning signs of cognitive decline or dementia, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the ...

Over 7 years, hearing aid prescription did not improve cognition but was associated with a significant reduction in the risk for dementia in older adults with moderate hearing loss.