Dementia

The FDA program's first initiative, the Alzheimer's Prevention Accelerator, focuses on finding medical products that can help delay or altogether prevent Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," a mother and caregiver shared advice for those who are going through the same experiences.

A state appellate court ordered that a recently leaked grand jury report on Hope Florida be expunged. Does it all go away with no repercussions?

Ahead of World Brain Day, Dr. Marc Agronin of the Miami Jewish Health's Mind Institute discusses what access to memory care looks like in the region and why people should take care of their brain health early.

Two drugs can slow cognitive decline by clearing away buildup of the protein amyloid. But tau plays a role, too, and there are no tau-targeting drugs. New search shows a new drug may provide that benefit.

The proposed Alzheimer's awareness campaign would include advertising, a website and resource guide, health provider education, and in-person outreach to underserved communities.

The Alzheimer's Association also seeks support from legislators for a measure on giving caregivers respite time and funding for its Brain Bus, which travels the state bringing awareness on brain health.

The university's School of Performing Arts and College of Medicine are working together on an experiment to better understand how music affects dementia patients.

Neurotoxin levels were highest in the dolphins stranded during warmer months, when harmful algal blooms are more severe.

The kits are designed to jog memories and initiate conversation between patients and their caregivers.

The first large-scale clinical trial on Alzheimer's in the U.S. shows that behavior can have an important impact on brain health.

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.