Alzheimer's Disease

Seniors experiencing cognitive decline are finding help through a program at Stetson University -- an example of what the recent U.S. Pointer study found is beneficial for people at risk of Alzheimer's.

Lakshmi Kunta was diagnosed about three years ago, and now at age 77, she is completely reliant on her husband and children to care for her.

Researchers and patients in Florida are part of a nationwide study exploring whether benfotiamine can help treat mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s.

St. Petersburg's Silvio Delgado says understanding is key to the lessons he’s trying to impart in "Juntos: Living With Alzheimer’s."

A bill calls for the implementation of an Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Program that would better educate residents on the importance of brain health and reducing the risk of dementia.

There’s increasing evidence that tackling 14 risk factors would delay or prevent nearly half of dementia cases.

The Byrd Alzheimer’s Center & Research Institute received the estate gift with no restrictions, meaning it can be used for research, education or anything else the institute prioritizes.

Six in 10 people living with the Alzheimer's disease will wander off at some point.

In a health care system that assumes older adults have family caregivers to help them, those facing dementia by themselves often fall through the cracks.

A second law that took effect Oct. 1 allows drivers to indicate their diagnosis for a disability or disorder like Alzheimer's on their license.

The GUIDE Model is designed to facilitate comprehensive, coordinated care that improves the quality of life for people with dementia and reduces the strain on their unpaid caregivers.

Biomarker testing can help detect diseases earlier and guide medical decisions. Coverage for state health plan enrollees will kick in on Jan. 1.