More than 70% of people over 70 years old will one day develop cardiovascular disease, highlighting the need for effective ...

Chronic lower back pain doesn't just limit mobility, it can take over daily life. For millions of older adults, persistent pain leads to reliance on prescription medication just to get through the day ...

In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services should review and revise policies for Alzheimer’s disease therapies to clear the path for early ...

When to raise the dose. Results of clinical trials demonstrate that higher doses are associated with better effects. The difference between donepezil 5 mg and 10 mg, galantamine 9 mg and 12 mg, and ...

Village Caregiving reports that in-home care for seniors with dementia fosters independence, safety, and companionship, ...

A large study shows risperidone raises stroke risk in patients with dementia, even those without cardiovascular disease — ...

BOSTON (Reuters) - Uninformed relatives responsible for the care of advanced Alzheimer patients often seek overly aggressive treatments, and doctors treating frail elderly with kidney failure should ...

Dementia was more prevalent in older patients with some cancer types, and comorbid dementia in this population was associated with unplanned or unnecessary hospitalization. Objective: Cancer and ...

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that images portraying dementia in Finnish newspapers often paint a ...