Visiting friends, attending parties and going to church may help keep your brain healthy, according to research conducted at Rush.

New drug approvals and a federal dementia care pilot program among the year's significant developments, according to the nonprofit.

According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly 7 million Americans aged 65 and older are estimated to be living with dementia, and a recent study projects that those numbers will skyrocket

It usually takes each cycle of sleep 90 minutes or more to complete. The study, which involved 128 participants with mixed dementia and dementia-free status, found that people wit

Scientists have uncovered a potential link between delayed REM sleep and Alzheimer's disease. A new study shows that individuals who take longer to enter the dream phase of sleep may be at higher risk of developing the condition.

Alzheimer’s disease is currently the third-leading cause of death among seniors in the U.S., following cardiovascular disease and cancer, with more than 5.2 million people in the U.S. now suffering from Alzheimer’s or some other type of serious memory impairment (i.

A program that provides palliative care to people with dementia and their caregivers lowered the number of emergency department visits and hospitalizations by approximately half in about a year, a new study shows.

New research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain,

A new study suggests people who take longer to enter the dream stage of the sleep cycle are more likely to develop dementia. Scientists say taking longer to enter the dream phase—known as rapid eye movement or REM—could be an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease.

The Alzheimer's Accountability and Investment Act (Public Law 118-93), enacted on October 1, 2024, mandates that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) annually submit a budget estimate directly to the president, detailing the resources required to implement initiatives under the National Alzheimer's Project Act.

IN-PEACE, which provides palliative care integrated with state-of-the-art dementia care to patients with dementia and their caregivers, cut in half the number of emergency department visits and hospitalizations of study participants.

LATE is a prevalent condition in late life and can contribute to memory loss and cognitive decline, according to report co-author Rebecca M. Edelmayer, Ph.D., Alzheimer’s Association vice president of scientific engagement in Chicago.