A mathematical model simulated patient outcomes when given caregiver support or an expensive Alzheimer’s drug to determine cost and health benefits.

A UCSF study found that a "collaborative care" model for dementia patients improved quality of life, reduced costs, alleviated caregiver burden, and extended the time that patients remained in the ...

Programs that match caregivers with patient navigators yield better outcomes than Alzheimer's drug – but combining the two ...

Patients with dementia who participated in a Medicare-funded collaborative care program that provided support and medical advice for caregivers were able to remain in their home communities longer ...

What are some triggers that may be the cause of challenging behaviors in people with Alzheimer’s disease? A person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia most likely will experience significant ...

Alzheimer’s disease progresses gradually, with subtle behavioral changes often appearing long before a formal diagnosis. While memory loss remains the most recognized symptom, these early behavioral ...

I notice my dad scratches his head a lot. Is this behavior common in Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia? Many individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia scratch themselves or constantly pick at their ...

Alzheimer's disease has long been thought to be irreversible, but new research using a mouse model offers hope.

“Pothead” could one day get a whole new meaning. A new study suggests low doses of THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in ...

Researchers at UMass Lowell have uncovered an innovative way to spot Alzheimer’s disease long before the first official ...

More Medicaid beneficiaries are undergoing nursing home-to-community transfers, report finds New research reveals that excessive sedentary behavior significantly increases Alzheimer’s disease risk, ...

There's no single test that can tell when someone has Alzheimer's disease. Identifying the disease in the early stages allows individuals to make decisions about their future and possibly start on ...