“Speak Up: What You Should Know About Memory Problems and Dementia” offers facts on memory loss and includes guidance for patients on when and how to seek help for the conditions.

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL--(Marketwired - Nov 13, 2013) - The Joint Commission announced the release of a new Speak Up™ brochure, "What You Should Know about Memory Problems and Dementia," that ...

Feb. 15—Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia according to the OCCK in Salina, Kansas. Alzheimer's is diagnosed by ruling out other possibilities. The symptoms could be caused ...

This could be a hard pill to swallow. Now, a board-certified anesthesiologist in Los Angeles is revealing five daily medications that may also increase your likelihood of developing dementia, a ...

Dementia doesn’t have clear-cut markers for each stage. But as more nerve cells in the brain become damaged, your loved one’s condition will worsen. This can be emotionally hard on both of you.

Dementia after a head injury is a significant public health problem.. In the United States, roughly 2 per 1,000 people each year have some kind of head injury. Many do not seek medical care ...

Experts say there are ways to reduce our risk of dementia, including diet and exercise, protecting against hearing loss, and maintaining social connections.

When dementia becomes too much to handle, this tool offers guidance. A first-of-its-kind website offers caregivers a comprehensive approach to managing combativeness and other neuropsychiatric ...

Dementia can be scary. Understanding risk factors helps us take better steps to prevent it. Fortunately, new research highlights three key factors that matter more than we thought.

People who follow a MIND diet, even if started later in life, were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or related forms of dementia, according to new research.