On its own, LATE dementia is less severe than Alzheimer’s, but in combination, it makes Alzheimer’s symptoms worse, ...

Maintaining high physical activity levels in middle-to-later life may be one of the best methods for preventing the onset of dementia. Exercising in your 50s, 60s, and 70s greatly reduces dementia ...

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 ...

People with lower incomes and people from racial and ethnic historically underrepresented groups in clinical studies are more likely to have modifiable risk factors for dementia, factors that could be ...

Robert Fishman, 73, regularly visits his 97-year-old mom at her assisted living facility. The boomer said their meetings are tough because she rarely recognises him. Her dementia has made him think ...

Different communication styles are needed for the progressive phases of dementia. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images R. Amanda Cooper, University of Connecticut Every three seconds, someone in ...

As the number of people older than 80 increases to become the nation’s fastest-growing segment of the population, so will ...

Dementia risk may be twice as high as Americans live longer, according to a study published earlier this year, but Dallas researchers hope to stop that trend, and you can help. The "Impact of ...

A new study showed that regularly listening to music, whether its' from Sir Mix A Lot (pictured here) or someone else, is associated with lower likelihoods of cognitive decline and dementia. (Photo by ...

Dear Eric: My husband has dementia; it’s getting worse by the month. I am the caregiver. Our daughter calls on her way home from work. Our son calls several times a week. They have been my rock. I ...

For longevity and better brain health, many rely on costly supplements or treatments, but a new study confirms some of the most powerful ways to protect your mind are surprisingly simple and ...

Heather Boynton lived an 18-hour drive away from her octogenarian mother with dementia. She often felt frustrated and guilty that she wasn't nearer. She discovered that technology helped her stay in ...