Older people who get vaccinated see off-target benefits — meaning the shots do good things beyond preventing the diseases ...

Researchers studying nearly 2 million older adults found that cerebral amyloid angiopathy sharply raises the risk of developing dementia. Within five years, people with the condition were far more ...

According to Bloomberg, half of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) is in the hands of older adults experiencing ...

Wandering or ‘exit-seeking’ is common in dementia, often triggered by confusion or memory loss. Families need practical ...

Some people are immune to dementia, even if their brain is deteriorating. Cognitive reserve is the secret boost that builds across a lifetime to prevent symptoms of dementia.

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 ...

A hidden protein buildup in brain blood vessels may quietly quadruple dementia risk—often without a stroke as warning.

Changes in how older people drive could provide early warning signs of dementia, according to new research from the United States. Scientists found that reduced driving, repeated routes and more ...

A new resource is helping people with dementia speak to their doctors and health care professionals about their medicines with more confidence.

Scientists say behavior behind the wheel reveals tell-tale clues about their brain health. The post Older people’s driving ...

If assisted living beds are available, some people living with dementia may delay moving to a nursing home or will not move to a nursing home at all, suggest the findings of a new study.

Elderly people who experience hallucinations of deceased friends or family members could be showing signs of dementia with acute delirium, a psychiatrist said, urging relatives to help them seek ...