In a study led by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine, researchers show ...

ST. LOUIS – A Saint Louis University researcher was instrumental in developing the first and only Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved treatment for agitation associated with Alzheimer’s ...

And when a loved one—rather than a healthcare professional—is shouldering the load, it can manifest as anxiety and depression, leading to poor quality of life. In People with Dementia ...

Others may become anxious in social situations. Anxiety is common in people who have dementia. It can also make thinking clearly and remembering things even more challenging. People may also be more ...

The new study included 75 outpatients with Alzheimer's dementia. For three weeks, they took either 5 milligrams (mg) of dronabinol twice a day or a dummy pill. Advertisement Symptoms of agitation ...

A study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry investigated the link between dementia and morning agitation. The research analysed data from three nursing homes ...

This is the 44th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers and stories of hope. At the start of World Alzheimer’s Month, and ...

Many commonly prescribed anti-anxiety medications, including benzodiazepines, Xanax, Ativan, and Valium, can increase your risk for dementia over time ... in conjunction with other medications that ...

This can lead to frustration, isolation and even anxiety. Imagine not being able to express your needs, thoughts or feelings. For dementia patients, this struggle is an everyday reality.

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The findings may provide encouragement for the families of the 7 million Americans who have Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. Nine out of 10 develop behavior problems, and agitation is the ...