Alzheimer's can be difficult to understand for those who do not suffer from the disease. A senior living center in Kentucky is trying to help caretakers of those diagnosed with the condition better ...

The Stephens County Oklahoma Home and Community Education will host a free dementia simulation for caregivers May 7. The event will focus on “Care for the Caregiver” and will take place from 2-6 p.m.

Esther Landhuis is a journalist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She holds a Ph.D. in immunology and covers biomedicine in all dimensions, from bench discoveries to biotech to health care. Alzheimer’s ...

As dementia rates continue to climb across Ohio — particularly in the Mahoning Valley — a new hands-on training is helping ...

While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. Understanding the difference isn’t just helpful for clarity, it’s essential for ...

Alzheimer’s disease, which represents 60–80% of dementia cases 1, robs people of their memory, cognition and independence. A decade-long period of mild cognitive impairment precedes the onset of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Juergen Eckhardt leads Bayer’s impact investment unit, Leaps by Bayer. Jerry Klauer, an Alzheimer's patient who received a ...

Alzheimer’s may be driven far more by genetics than previously thought, with one gene playing an outsized role. Researchers found that up to nine in ten cases could be linked to the APOE gene — even ...