Medically reviewed by Forest Miller, OTR/L Agitation is commonly seen in people with dementia. It's typically caused by a combination of external factors and neurobiological (relating to the ...

Two common symptoms in people with dementia are agitation and psychosis. Now, a panel of experts explains how best to manage them, and which drugs do work.

Specifically, those with new-onset anxiety were 3.2 times more likely to develop dementia as compared to those without ...

It could be agitation, a common symptom of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other types of dementia. Agitation is an emotional, physical, and often verbal acting-out of anxiety, loss of control ...

Agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (≥4% incidence and at least twice the rate of placebo for REXULTI vs. placebo): nasopharyngitis and dizziness.

Restlessness and agitation are common behaviours in people living with dementia. These behaviours can be difficult for others to understand, but finding out the causes can help you to support the ...

As the 4th of July approaches, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America shares F.O.U.R. steps to ensure a dementia-friendly ...

Symptoms of anxiety. People with dementia who have anxiety may have a range of symptoms. They may feel tired, insecure, or irritable. They may struggle to think as well as usual. Anxiety can also ...

Older adults are exploring cannabis to manage dementia symptoms like anxiety and agitation, especially as traditional meds fall short. Dr. Jeffrey Hergenrather notes 20% of his cannabis patients ...

New and chronic anxiety were associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, especially among individuals aged 70 years and younger, according to a study published in Journal of the ...

As if people with anxiety don’t have enough to worry about, a new study is adding to that list — suggesting the disorder may nearly triple the risk of developing dementia years later.. The ...