The five-year journey Ed Mezzanotte and his wife, Lorraine, traveled before she died from Alzheimer’s was marked by heartache ...

Nearly seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States.

Dr. Macie P. Smith's newly-released book, A Dementia Caregiver Called to Action: The Journey examines the challenges a ...

This spring, the Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging partnered with the Area Agency on Aging Northwest Michigan to ...

Educating people about this disease and providing an activity for the area's aging population is the goal of an event taking ...

Behaviour Management: Dementia can manifest in challenging behaviours such as wandering, sundowning (increased agitation in the evening), and repetitive questioning. Being aware of these behaviours ...

Patients tolerated synthetic THC (dronabinol) well, without the adverse effects commonly associated with existing Alzheimer's ...

The state's Respite for Alzheimer’s & Dementia program allows informal caregivers to apply for grants of up to $1,000 each ...

An FDA-approved synthetic version of THC (the main ingredient in cannabis) reduces agitation in patients with Alzheimer's ...

Walk to End Alzheimer's Orlando, locally sponsored by The Williams Family Foundation, has raised nearly $600,000 for care, ...

Professionals and caregivers alike are invited to join the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter for its Upper Peninsula Conference Monday. Registration for the event is open now. The Upper ...

Home visits will include helping individuals with dementia and caregivers navigate the myriad of services. (Courtesy | Mount ...