One major factor is lifespan because women tend to live longer than men, making them more prone to the disease.

Gene Hackman was cared for by his wife in his final years. Her unexpected death highlights the essential and challenging job ...

A new study suggests a promising alternative to previous attempts to remove the sticky, toxic amyloid beta plaques from brains with Alzheimer's Disease: enhancing the brain's own immune cells to clear ...

Forgetful Frank Dear Frank, Many older adults, like yourself, worry about memory lapses as they get older fearing it may be ...

A new study sheds light on just how important physical activity is to brain health, cognitive function and dementia ...

Today is a “crossover day,” a critical day in the Georgia legislature. The Alzheimer’s Association’s Georgia Chapter is excited to announce that House Bill 238–which will create an optional ...

The 94-year-old died of heart disease and complications caused by Alzheimer’s disease, according to the New Mexico medical ...

Dementia is not a disease itself. It is caused by different underlying diseases that affect the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. Other types of dementia include ...

Members of Coffee Club in Sioux Falls get together every Thursday, and this week, their meetup benefitted the Alzheimer’s ...

The number of dementia cases in the United States is expected to double by the year 2060, according to a recent study.

Researchers analyzed the brain of a woman with down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease, and were shocked to discover that ...

"Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to ...