As some readers may know, my family and I spent over 8 years caring for my late father, Gordon C. Gunn. We were able to work as a team to care for his needs for those 8-plus years, but I can say ...

Aging often comes with cognitive decline, but “SuperAgers” are showing us what is possible in our golden years. “These are like the Betty Whites of the world,” Emily Rogalski said. She is a cognitive ...

Those living with Alzheimer’s disease and their family caregivers often face confusion and frustration as they navigate the diagnosis. During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month this June, several ...

When Joan Lyon was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2023 she set out to share her experience while she still could.

Perhaps not surprisingly, the scientists found that, for every cognitively challenging activity performed one day a week, ...

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A schoolgirl who designed a board game to teach children about dementia with her classmates has said it has helped her to start talking to her own grandmother. Maria is one of a number of students at ...

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“Studies show that activities requiring learning and memory – like dance – can stimulate neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability ...

Are individuals with learning disabilities at a higher risk for dementia? According to the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, an individual living with a learning disability is more likely to ...

Bruce Willis' family never fails to show how much they support him through his health journey. Even the actor's youngest child Evelyn, 9, is doing what she can at her age to learn more about her ...