dementia

Reckless behavior with money can be a warning sign of cognitive decline — and the condition can put people at risk of financial ruin. There are few institutional safeguards in place.

In the 18-month trial, people in the early stages of Alzheimer's who received infusions of donanemab showed 35% less decline in thinking skills compared to those given a dummy drug, Lilly announced.

Lessons learned in a Mayo Clinic study could lead to treatment or even a cure for Alzheimer's.

The AHEAD Study - with participants in the Orlando region - examines whether the newly approved drug lecanemab can prevent or at least delay the appearance of Alzheimer's symptoms.

Scientists are digging into why a few people escape the rarest form of Alzheimer's, which is inherited and strikes young.

Facilitator Pamela Levin of the Alzheimer's Association said Art Connects ALZ is a relaxing program using watercolors . It's therapeutic but not art therapy or art instruction.

Programs assisting people with dementia — and their caregivers — improve quality of life and care. But millions of unpaid family and friend caregivers may not know where or how to find help.

A large study found that cutting down on alcohol is a good idea. People who quit drinking also had increased risk of dementia, but researchers cautioned about drawing conclusions from that.

Willis family announced Thursday that his previous diagnosis of aphasia has progressed to frontotemporal dementia. The disease can cause issues with speaking and writing.

The FDA approved the use of Leqembi in January for patients with mild or early cases of dementia tied to Alzheimer’s. A year’s treatment runs about $26,500, and there are few options outside of self-pay.