New research suggests that unusual changes in eating behavior—rather than memory loss—may be one of the earliest signs of a ...

The news of action star Bruce Willis being moved out of his house due to his frontotemporal dementia has cast a new light on the illness and how it affects eating habits. The 70-year-old’s wife, Emma ...

A groundbreaking analysis tracking over 131,000 people for more than a decade has revealed that following a Mediterranean diet can dramatically slash dementia risk, offering new hope for millions ...

Some research-backed, lifestyle strategies to prevent dementia include exercising regularly, getting enough quality sleep, ...

But in people with dementia —which is an umbrella term for mental decline and can be related to a number of diseases such as Alzheimer's—there’s a phenomenon known as “sundowning,” where symptoms ...

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.

Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. There are over 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S. and 57 million globally. These figures will only increase in the coming ...

For most older adults, the idea of aging in place and staying at home for as long as possible is an attractive one. However, for seniors who've been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another ...