Health specialists say subtle physical behaviours — especially involving the hands — may sometimes signal neurological changes linked to dementia, particularly in later stages of the condition.

More than 7 million Americans aged 65 and older have Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. Yet average wait times for a dementia diagnosis range from 12 months to nearly four years.

Dementia symptoms can include balance and coordination problems that many dismiss as normal ageing, with experts warning these early physical signs should not be overlooked ...

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Verbal tests don’t always pick up Alzheimer’s disease. Falls, problems swallowing, bladder issues and other symptoms can be better signs.

It’s understandable to be nervous about dementia if you or someone you love is suddenly forgetting important names and dates. But a new study just uncovered two more potential early warning signs of ...

Rising diagnoses of young onset dementia highlight the need for early recognition and timely evaluation of a condition that disrupts patients’ careers, families, and financial stability.

You might want to think twice before chalking grandma’s “senior moments” up to getting older. More than 10 million people around the world are diagnosed with dementia each year, but studies show ...

Loss of self-confidence and difficulty coping with problems are amongst the red flags linked to increased risk of declining brain function ...

Researchers found that speech patterns, like pauses and filler words, are tied to executive function.

Alterations in balance, coordination and spatial perception can serve as an often-missed early warning sign of dementia, specialists say ...