Dementia is a group of diseases that involve having trouble with memory, thinking, reasoning and other brain functions. It is ...

Adopting intensive lifestyle changes can slow or stop progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new ...

About 26% of both households and immediate families of older adults include an individual with dementia—often requiring ...

Certified Dementia Practitioner Lisa Skinner brings 30+ years of experience to guide families in recognizing early warning ...

Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope. “Alzheimer’s disease is a specific condition resulting from an abnormal biological ...

Researchers at the UConn Center on Aging have uncovered causal links between depression and Alzheimer’s disease and related ...

Although it's not always easy to determine if an individual can make decisions, a judge understands the obvious that a ...

As you age, maintaining a daily habit of walking can prevent cognitive decline, especially for those most at risk, a new ...

Research has suggested that about 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors — alcohol abuse, smoking, diabetes, obesity, high ...

Research indicates a significant link between hearing loss and dementia risk, with untreated hearing loss identified as a ...

The study found that a combination of exercise, healthy diet and other behaviors led to cognitive benefits. How much intense ...

While Alzheimer’s is a specific disease and the most common cause of dementia, dementia is a broader, "umbrella term that describes a collection of cognitive, functional and behavioral symptoms ...