New drug approvals and a federal dementia care pilot program among the year's significant developments, according to the nonprofit.

Researchers have linked daily consumption of certain amounts of processed red meats to increased dementia risk, but some doctors question the claim.

According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly 7 million Americans aged 65 and older are estimated to be living with dementia, and a recent study projects that those numbers will skyrocket

Margie Shaver has been advocating for Alzheimer’s research funding for 20 years. When she heads to Richmond on Thursday she’ll be joined by her husband, daughter, and for the first time, her grandson.

Learn about the impact of Alzheimer's disease in Indiana and the crucial role of the Alzheimer's Association in supporting families affected by this debilitating condition.

Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE) is a recently characterized form of dementia that is distinct from Alzheimer's disease but can co-occur with the condition

Alzheimer’s disease is currently the third-leading cause of death among seniors in the U.S., following cardiovascular disease and cancer, with more than 5.2 million people in the U.S. now suffering from Alzheimer’s or some other type of serious memory impairment (i.

The Alzheimer's Accountability and Investment Act (Public Law 118-93), enacted on October 1, 2024, mandates that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) annually submit a budget estimate directly to the president, detailing the resources required to implement initiatives under the National Alzheimer's Project Act.

Two Fountain Hills women are working to make their town "dementia friendly" so that other caretakers know that they are not alone.

Scientists have uncovered a potential link between delayed REM sleep and Alzheimer's disease. A new study shows that individuals who take longer to enter the dream phase of sleep may be at higher risk of developing the condition.

A new study suggests people who take longer to enter the dream stage of the sleep cycle are more likely to develop dementia. Scientists say taking longer to enter the dream phase—known as rapid eye movement or REM—could be an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease.

A new study clams dementia cases will double by 2060. Here’s what experts believe could be driving the rise in dementia rates and what you can do to help prevent it.