There have been numerous ideas as to how we might prevent mental deterioration. As we live longer, our chances of developing ...

A terrible irony of dementia — which can result in the inability to recognize people and places — is that the condition ...

Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.

Dementia is a syndrome caused by various brain diseases and disorders. Some of these causes are treatable, and all can ...

If we haven’t been touched by Alzheimer’s directly, we know someone who has. In fact, more than 7 million Americans aged 65 and older have developed the disease. Compounding this already sobering stat ...

Eating high-fat cheese and high-fat cream may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia, according to a new study in ...

Dementia cases are rising worldwide, and with no cure available, researchers are looking closely at everyday lifestyle ...

The holiday season is filled with shopping, packed family dinners and busy schedules. It's a time of great joy, but for people living with dementia, the holidays can also be a very confusing time. The ...

Dear Carol: My mom is in mid-stage Alzheimer’s, so she has fidgety hands. Even though I lotion her skin regularly, she’ll zero in on a random spot on her arm and pick it open. I’ve contacted the ...

How to help those living with dementia beyond awareness and education - Opinion, Their Views | Hawaii Tribune-Herald ...