What Is Lewy Body Dementia?

Lewy Body Dementia, one of the most common forms of dementia, is a brain disorder that impacts more than 1 million people in the U.S. It typically begins at age 50 or older and leads to problems with thinking, movement, behavior and mood. To learn more about this disease, including causes, signs and symptoms, from…

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What to Know About Two New Alzheimer’s Drugs

Big news from the medical science community regarding two drugs that may be able to modestly slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease for some patients. The two drugs are Leqembi (lecanemab) and Kisunla (donanemab), and someday they might prevent cognitive decline entirely in people whose brains show signs of disease, but who don’t yet have…

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Adapting Activities for People With Alzheimer’s Disease

If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s, it’s important to help them remain active and doing the things they enjoy. However, activities they used to enjoy may become challenging for them as the disease worsens. They may have trouble deciding what to do or starting tasks. As a caregiver, you can learn how to adapt…

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