Alzheimer's

A new study provides the first-ever county-level estimates on the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease in the U.S. In Maine, Aroostook County has the highest prevalence at 10.7%.

The organization says it will focus on brain and cognitive health in tribal elders, who are important sources of indigenous knowledge and culture.

The Maine chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is welcoming the FDA's approval on Monday of a new drug to treat the disease.

A bipartisan measure that would create a public health infrastructure to combat Alzheimer's disease and preserve brain health has been introduced by Maine…

The National Institute on Aging is awarding $25 million to the Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor and Indiana University to support a new effort to combat…

SCARBOROUGH, Maine - A popular support program for those beginning their battle with dementia is now available for the first time in the state's three…

DEER ISLE, Maine - Millions of Americans live with dementia’s confusing and distorted reality. Yet, it’s still hard for loved ones and caregivers to…

WASHINGTON - Maine U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has succeeded in winning a funding increase for Alzheimer's research in the proposed budget for federal health…

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine - The Alzheimer's Association is looking to record the life stories of those living with the disease in Maine.Spokesman Adam Lacher…

BANGOR, Maine - Acadia Hospital and Eastern Maine Medical Center are taking part in a clinical study to assess the effectiveness of a new medication for…