When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to ...

A new study has found that COVID-19 is associated with new-onset cognitive impairment that persists beyond the infection, as well as a higher risk of dementia among elderly hospitalized patients. The ...

The American Academy of Neurology says some with dementia can still drive. April, 12, 2010— -- Having mild dementia is no longer a reason to take away an elderly person's car keys, according to ...

New safety study links sedative use to increased stroke risk. A large UK study involving more than 165,000 people with dementia has found that the drug risperidone increases the risk of stroke in all ...

Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.

Wandering is a behavior exhibited by around 60% of dementia patients. But with temperatures dropping, it can be especially ...

Fearful staff warned bosses at a Queensland hospital for years that if security for cognitively impaired patients was not ...