Dementia remains a leading cause of disability and dependency among older adults, affecting an estimated 55 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization.

For Your Patients: Navigating Treatment Options in Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease — Medications are available to stabilize symptoms and even delay progression ...

Dementia is much more common than you may know, a disease that can change everything about a person without many signs or ...

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is emphasizing the importance of safety for families navigating through unique ...

Memory cafes are small social gatherings for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. The events are cheap to run and can offer measurable benefits. Memory loss experts say they may become ...

'Memory cafes' are small social gatherings for individuals with dementia — and their caregivers, too. As public health funding shrinks, memory cafes are cheap to run and can offer measurable ...

All patients aged 75 or over to be screened for dementia by a doctor on admission to the county’s acute hospitals.

An Invited Commentary published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open highlights vital new consensus on when to refer dementia patients to specialist palliative care. The commentary, authored by Laura J ...

New research suggests that certain antidepressants could accelerate cognitive decline in dementia patients, though outside experts urge caution in interpreting the findings.

New research suggests that dementia patients can maintain their independence and live healthier lives longer by sticking to simple daily routines. A trial involving the NIDUS-Family program showed ...

A new trial found fulfilling goals throughout the day, such as making tea or exercising, could help people with dementia remain independent for longer.

A new Swedish study has, for the first time, shown a link between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and cognitive decline in dementia patients. The study, published in the journal Neurology, emphasizes ...