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...Psychiatric symptoms are common in Alzheimer’s disease. They are more likely as the disease progresses into later stages. As many as 9 out of 10 people with Alzheimer’s will have...

...More than likely, most people have heard of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Although those two terms are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. Complementary treatments are used...

...Alzheimer’s disease is known to cause symptoms that affect memory. But it can also cause behavioral symptoms. Depression is a common behavioral symptom in people living with Alzheimer’s. But depression...

...While cognitive issues are the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, the condition often also causes behavioral changes. Managing behavioral symptoms can improve quality of life for the person with Alzheimer's, their...

...Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. In the early stages, some people with Alzheimer's may not show any psychiatric or behavioral symptoms. Or they may only have...

...If you have Alzheimer’s disease, or think you may have it, there are many doctors that can help. As with any chronic (long-term) condition, you may need a team of...

...Alzheimer's disease is a chronic brain condition. “Plaques” and “tangles” of proteins form in the brain. They block communication between brain cells. This causes cells to die. Cells dying causes...

...Some medicines may be used to help improve the cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Namenda (memantine) is a prescription drug used to treat moderate to severe dementia in people with...

...Several kinds of drugs are approved to treat the cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Namzaric (memantine and donepezil) is a prescription drug used to treat moderate to severe dementia in...

...Alzheimer’s is a complex disease with multiple components, so it makes sense that the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease is also multi-faceted. There is no cure for the disease, and there...

...Alzheimer’s disease can affect people in a variety of ways, and so the treatment for Alzheimer’s is often multi-faceted. Along with cognitive symptoms, people with Alzheimer's may also experience changes in...

...Alzheimer's is a complex disease, and the treatment of Alzheimer's disease can also be complex. There is no cure for the disease. But, treatment may slow disease progression, manage symptoms...