Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez has found ways to plant memories in mice. Here's what that could mean for humans.

Deciding how to pay for memory care for your loved one with dementia is a major decision. Here are some potential options. Watching someone you care about develop dementia is one of life’s most ...

The following guide offers a detailed overview of several classes of medications that research links to a higher risk of dementia. You will find what these drugs treat, the evidence connecting them to ...

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Memory care refers to programs and residential facilities that can assist loved ones living with dementia. If a loved one is experiencing memory issues and you’re concerned for their well-being, it ...

Dear Savvy Senior: At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and I’m concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend ...

People with Alzheimer’s need more and more help with daily life as their disease advances. Nursing homes and memory care facilities are two residential options for caregivers who are managing serious ...

FRAMINGHAM — About a year ago, Framingham resident Barry Epstein was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, a condition that progressively destroys memory and other mental functions. Epstein is far from ...