Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenge in the U.S. About 19% of American adults have an anxiety ...

A study published in Nature Mental Health uncovers a surprising connection, revealing that feelings of loneliness can ...

"People living with dementia often need to maintain a daily routine. This consistency can help them feel more secure and reduce anxiety." Several experts shared the following tips to help dementia ...

Though less of a risk factor for Alzheimer’s than heavy smoking, Dr. Restak says alcohol can still damage your memory ― but ...

HOW DOES THAT WORK? SURE. ONE OF THE THINGS THAT IT SOUNDS A LITTLE HOKEY, BUT IT BRINGS HAPPINESS TO THE PATIENTS THAT ARE ...

For all the rousing revelry and festive fizz that Christmas Day can bring, for some it only ramps up the confusion and ...

are depressant drugs used to treat anxiety, panic attacks and sleep disorders, among other conditions. “If you take benzodiazepines for a long period of time, it can cause dementia,” Hasan said.

IT STARTED OUT IN LONG TERM CARE, BUT THEY FOUND THAT IT REALLY IS USED AND PROMOTES SOME JOY, HAPPINESS, DECREASED ANXIETY. SO ONE OF THE THINGS THAT PATIENTS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA. 75% OF THEM ...

Like how to interact with loved ones who are living with dementia. Karin VonKay knows this anxiety well. When her mother was diagnosed with dementia, VonKay became her primary caregiver. And for seven ...

The research shows that if music therapy is designed to individual needs, it can deliver an "immediate", short-term reduction in agitation and anxiety for people with advanced dementia, and ...

With these triggers, all of us may feel anxiety or frustration, but combined with the cognitive changes and loss of inhibition of dementia, the reaction may be magnified. It may help for you to ...