Experts have shed light on a lesser-known symptom of dementia that may emerge during conversations. People impacted by the condition might begin to use unconventional words and phrases, which are ...

Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.

Johnson, chair of Emory University Family and Preventive Medicine, is the program co-director of the Emory University Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. My cousin and I were signing my aunt out ...

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

People with Alzheimer’s disease or other conditions that cause cognitive decline can struggle to say they are hot during extreme heat, so caregivers must watch for changes. Alice “Candy” Loughney, 71, ...

For Paul, a finance administrator, things came to a head when his report mistakenly included £7,000,000 of costs rather than £700,000. Fearing accusations of fraud, Paul disclosed his recent dementia ...

Imagine you're 83 years old, living with dementia in a long-term care home. Lately, your caregivers keep asking you to wear a ...