New drug approvals and a federal dementia care pilot program among the year's significant developments, according to the nonprofit.
According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly 7 million Americans aged 65 and older are estimated to be living with dementia, and a recent study projects that those numbers will skyrocket
It usually takes each cycle of sleep 90 minutes or more to complete. The study, which involved 128 participants with mixed dementia and dementia-free status, found that people wit
Recent studies have shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new research suggests a link between the dreaming
New research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain,
Scientists have uncovered a potential link between delayed REM sleep and Alzheimer's disease. A new study shows that individuals who take longer to enter the dream phase of sleep may be at higher risk of developing the condition.
A new study suggests people who take longer to enter the dream stage of the sleep cycle are more likely to develop dementia. Scientists say taking longer to enter the dream phase—known as rapid eye movement or REM—could be an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease.
A delay in getting to the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep may be linked to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, a new study indicates.
Learn about the impact of Alzheimer's disease in Indiana and the crucial role of the Alzheimer's Association in supporting families affected by this debilitating condition.
IN-PEACE, which provides palliative care integrated with state-of-the-art dementia care to patients with dementia and their caregivers, cut in half the number of emergency department visits and hospitalizations of study participants.
Research indicates longer REM latency is associated with higher Alzheimer's biomarkers, pointing to its potential as an early indicator of neurodegeneration.
Two clinical trials of dementia care programs report negative results in terms of patient neuropsychiatric symptoms and caregiver strain, but the news may not be all bad.