Of the 818,800 assisted living residents nationwide, 44% have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, ...

Researchers have found that long-term use of drugs for hypertension and high cholesterol also lowers the risk of developing ...

Memory loss and behavioural changes are commonly known symptoms of dementia, but there is a less known sign that can be seen ...

Dementia-friendly travel options such as cruises and guided tours are needed to support a growing population of families and ...

A new study suggests that, in older people, fluctuating cholesterol levels may increase dementia risk. The researchers ...

Researchers believe this symptom could be picked up by earpiece microphones, making sure the effected person is diagnosed ...

Earpiece microphones could be used to listen for the early signs of dementia, according to new research. The in-ear ...

By Sukhman Rekh - Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD Everyone experiences forgetfulness from time to time. You ...

About four percent of people aged 40 to 49 experience ... for an average of nearly eight years, tracking their sense of smell and its relationship with dementia. Anosmia, or complete loss of ...

Frailty is associated with an increased risk for dementia, new findings showed, with an acceleration of frailty observed 4-9 years prior to dementia onset.

It’s official: frequent exercise gives you protection from dementia. After following more than 10,000 participants in their ...