Caring for a parent with dementia is one of the most emotionally complex journeys you can take. It’s not just about managing their day-to-day needs—it’s about navigating grief, exhaustion, and a ...

It seems that she will need ongoing care, and all the travel plans have had to be ditched. I am angry that this has happened ...

Socializing can boost your physical and mental health and even reduce your risk of cognitive issues such as dementia. Here’s how to stay social as you age. As you get older, your social life might ...

The number of cases will increase, but the rates seem to be declining with every birth cohort that reaches advanced ages, researchers said. By Paula Span Joan Presky worries about dementia. Her mother ...

Visiting friends, attending parties and going to church may help keep your brain healthy, according to research conducted at Rush. The study, posted online in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of ...

John Ramsay experienced the devastating impact of young-onset dementia firsthand, witnessing his father, David, battle the disease for a decade. David's diagnosis came when John was just 12, his ...

Expert says psychotropic drugs shouldn't be part of dementia care People with dementia shouldn't be treated like children Care should focus on well-being, doctor says Try thinking of dementia ...

A dementia specialist, whose grandmother and father died from the disease, says she is filled with "dread" about her own future after her mother was also recently diagnosed. Helen McDavitt, 52, from ...