According to a recently published study, more than 40% of adults over the age of 55 in the U.S. have a lifetime risk of developing dementia. New cases of dementia are also projected to nearly double ...

Dear Eric: I was an attorney when I started having memory problems at age 65. I retired and subsequently learned that I had a devastating rare dementia with a very short lifespan. Instead of providing ...

When a family member is living with dementia, discussing their condition with children is important to help them understand the changes they may observe. We understand that approaching this ...

We need to talk about dementia. Dementia is the leading cause of death in Northern Ireland. It represents the biggest health and social care challenge in the UK, claiming lives at on a devastating ...

Social frailty—the fraying of close relationships and community ties—is a strong predictor of dementia risk. Could AI companions help revitalize social interactions?

The wandering toolkit has a workbook that helps families come up with a plan in case their loved one wanders away. "Having ...

James Fletcher receives funding from the Economic and Social Research Council and the Wellcome Trust. Olivia Brown does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or ...

Dementia is a health problem that happens when the brain is damaged and no longer works as well as it used to. It is not a normal part of getting older, but it is more common in older people. Someone ...

People diagnosed with dementia are living longer than before—thanks to advancements in the early identification of the condition and improvements in treatments and tailored care. This is the ...

The shingles vaccine not only offers protection against the painful viral infection, but a new study suggests that the two-dose shot also may slow the progression of dementia.