When we think of someone with Alzheimer's, what comes to mind is usually an elderly person diagnosed with dementia in the later stages of life - but there's a reality that's challenging our perception ...

Alzheimer’s disease is often associated with older adults, typically those over 65 years old. But for some, the journey begins much earlier — often in their 50s — when they are still in the prime ...

Recognizing the early signs of Alzheimer’s can feel like standing at the edge of an emotional cliff — overwhelming, terrifying and confusing all at once. But knowing how to respond to early ...

Rebecca Luna thought she was forgetting things because she was stressed. A neurologist told her it was early-onset Alzheimer's. (Photo Illustration: Annelise Capossela, photo: courtesy of Rebecca Luna ...

Early signs of dementia can resemble normal cognitive changes due to aging. But timely diagnosis can help people get the treatment and support they need. A new research analysis shows it takes an ...

When Melissa Schrader started noticing certain cognitive tasks becoming more difficult, she wasn't overly concerned about it. Then 54, the Ohio native had been through a lot recently: She lost her dog ...

Misplacing your car keys. Leaving the stove on. Forgetting the name of a parent at your kid’s school. Memory lapses like these are common, especially when we’re tired or have a lot on our minds. But ...