Increased social engagement may delay dementia onset by up to five years, emphasizing the importance of social connections ...

Scientists used high-resolution 3D X-ray imaging to uncover major structural and immune changes in the gut of Alzheimer's ...

Prevalence of late life depression symptoms is estimated to be up to 29%. For older adults, depression symptoms can constitute both a risk and outcome for cognitive impairment. Understanding how ...

Dan Winter’s advocacy for ending his life is discussed by dementia researcher Lewis Cohen, hospice specialist Jeff Zesiger, ...

Learn about the 7 stages of dementia, from no impairment to end stage. Understand the signs and symptoms of each stage and ...

Changes in the brain that may lead to dementia can begin decades before signs or symptoms appear ... These risk factors are organized below according to the time in life when each is usually expected ...

Letter writers ask Gov. Ayotte to show some respect to neighboring Massachusetts and weigh in on state and national issues.

But how common is dementia, and what early warning signs should we look out for? “Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a set of symptoms affecting your brain, causing problems with memory ...

Early warning signs for Alzheimer's Disease could be spotted through a simple eye test. Dementia is one of the cruellest conditions someone can be affected by, one which sees a patient suffer not one, ...

dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia. While symptoms differ for each type all display signs that affect a person's cognitive abilities.

Navigating the final stages for a loved one with dementia can be an emotional and challenging experience. Recognizing the signs and knowing how to offer compassionate care can ease the journey for ...

Spotting the early signs of dementia ... person to lead a more fulfilling life. The UK’s Alzheimer’s society has said: “There is currently no cure for dementia, but recognising the early ...