The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved monthly maintenance dosing for Leqembi (lecanemab), a treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease.

Winter in a cold climate can add challenges when caregiving for someone with dementia, columnist Ray Burow writes.

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the protein plaques and tangles that are thought to be responsible for cell death and tissue loss in the brain. Tangles are twisted fibers of a protein called ...

As a former caregiver to an elderly parent who had Alzheimer’s disease, Florida-based Ray counts it a privilege to write columns discussing the day-to-day challenges associated with the onslaught of ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by declining mental abilities that affect memory, cognitive function, and personality. It is the most common cause ...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia among older people. Its exact cause remains unknown, but may stem from a combination of environmental factors, lifestyle and genetics. Alzheimer ...

Namzaric (donepezil and memantine), also known as MDX-8704, ADS-8704, and Arimenda, is an approved therapy for moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease. Allergan markets the treatment in the U.S. and ...

People who develop Alzheimer’s disease before age 65 are said to have “early-onset” or “young-onset” disease. Overall, about 5-6% of Alzheimer’s patients have early-onset disease. Alzheimer’s is a ...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an irreversible and progressive neurological disorder, and the most common type of dementia. It is caused by damage to the brain and often first appears as minor changes in ...

Agitation is reported in about 50% of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Aggressive behavior, irritability, disinhibition, and emotional distress are some of the features of agitation. The cause of ...

One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease is the formation of protein plaques and tangles between nerve cells. These are made of so-called beta-amyloid fragments that stick together and accumulate ...