A multinational study has revealed that people diagnosed with dementia are now living longer in many parts of the world. By ...

When people hear the word dementia, they usually think of older adults. But dementia can also affect people under the age of ...

The anti-seizure drug is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves.

Restaurant owners and staffers are trained in how to best serve diners with dementia as part of the dementia-friendly dining ...

Gabapentin, which is used to treat seizures, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome might be linked with increased risk of ...

One of the most common causes of dementia in younger people is Alzheimer’s disease. It works similarly to Alzheimer’s in ...

A novel MRI-based ‘aging’ clock may offer a simple way to identify patients whose biological age is outpacing their ...

A surprising new study suggests that dementia risk has declined with each generation. However, there are good reasons to be ...

In those nations, MAID is available to a wider universe of pained people, not just those with fewer than six months to live.

Dementia remains a leading cause of disability and dependency among older adults, affecting an estimated 55 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization.

A new tool developed by researchers can estimate how fast someone is aging by analyzing a single MRI brain scan, predicting ...

For older adults who express more confidence in vaccine safety than younger groups, the past few months have brought welcome ...