Agitation in dementia is often caused by brain changes and can worsen over time. Familiar routines and avoiding known triggers can help manage agitation. Caregivers should use nondrug strategies ...

While most people are familiar with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder and the most common cause of dementia, it is often difficult to truly understand the common symptoms and ...

Agitation is a neuropsychiatric symptom in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common form of dementia. The prevalence of this symptom is about 40%-65% ...

The next meeting of the monthly dementia education and support group at Senior Commons at Powder Mill will explore ...

Brexpiprazole (Rexulti) is effective for treating agitation associated with Alzheimer's dementia (AAD), but appears to carry the increased risk for death observed with other antipsychotics in elderly ...

Combative and agitated behavior in people with dementia is not rare. Managing this behavior is difficult. Research is limited but cannabis may be of help. The concepts of cannabis use in our society ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The model, along with a traffic-light system, boosted sensitivity and specificity of agitation recognition.

In the realm of medical care for individuals grappling with dementia, a fundamental aspect crucial for both health care professionals and caregivers is understanding the terminologies that define the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with chronic anxiety and new anxiety were approximately three times more likely to develop dementia.