A multinational study has revealed that people diagnosed with dementia are now living longer in many parts of the world. By ...

Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060, with an estimated one million people diagnosed per year, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins University and other institutions.

Older adults who eat eggs more than once a week may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s dementia, according to a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition. The researchers found that ...

The anti-seizure drug is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves.

Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia in older people. Dementia is a group of conditions that affects brain functions such as thinking, memory, and reasoning.

As workplaces continue to change with technology, many still believe that older people, especially those with dementia, can’t keep up. This stereotype is not only false—it’s harmful.

People over 50 who live alone are at high risk of developing dementia. But having a pet may slow rates of cognitive decline, a study has found.

Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years — and a major new study has identified 15 factors that could increase the risk. The lead researcher and an Alzheimer's expert weigh in.

Older people who are socially isolated face a 28 percent greater chance of developing dementia than do their counterparts who are not socially isolated, according to a study by Johns Hopkins ...

Many older people relocate after dementia diagnosis By Ernie Mundell, HealthDay News A new diagnosis of Alzheimer's or other dementia often spurs a person to move from their home, new research shows.

Restaurant owners and staffers are trained in how to best serve diners with dementia as part of the dementia-friendly dining ...

Any use of force or arrest can be devastating for someone who is already physically and mentally fragile. An estimated 12,000 people 65 and older ended up in the E.R. for injuries caused by police ...