Dementia can be caused by many different diseases – not just Alzheimer's – all of which affect the brain in different ways. Most often, these changes will show up as a decline in cognitive abilities ...

While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. Understanding the difference isn’t just helpful for clarity, it’s essential for ...

Guest columnist Melissa Zapanta Shelton is executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland and Greater East Ohio chapters. Currently, 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease ...

As we age, neurocognitive disorders, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, can be particularly worrisome, impacting not just the individual but also their loved ones. Understanding the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If your ageing parent is experiencing increasing forgetfulness, they may not necessarily have dementia, say experts. (Getty Images ...

A retinal image could help doctors quickly distinguish between similar neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer's disease, and with remarkable accuracy, according to new research ...

Research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain, ...

Participants with worse clinical impairment compared with biological impairment often presented with other pathologies, such as α-synuclein positivity, higher NfL levels, advanced TDP-43-like ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing.