A new study has stated some startling facts about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and it is related to your sleep. According to the research, those who take longer to enter the dream stage of the ...

The survey findings come as a leading geriatric medicine specialist revealed the four factors that could help ward off ...

A new study finds that a combination of slower walking speed and memory decline may indicate a higher risk of dementia.

“ Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a set of symptoms affecting your brain, causing problems with memory, thinking, ...

Q. I am 78 years old and occasionally forget the names of people I know. It happens most frequently when I am introduced to ...

Dementia posturing refers to a group of physical symptoms that can affect people with dementia. They include a stooped posture, shuffling walk, balance difficulties, or stiff movements. Dementia ...

Want to improve brain health? Studies show that older adults who engage in more social activities have a lower risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment. Attending church, parties ...

Researchers have found that intracranial hemorrhages, or "brain bleeds," double the risk of developing dementia later in life ...

There is no strong evidence to suggest that everyday contact with metals increases a person’s risk of developing dementia. Metal atoms such as copper, zinc and iron are naturally present in the human ...

If someone with dementia has severe symptoms that put their health and safety at risk or a caregiver is unable to cope, a care home may be necessary. A person with dementia may require a care home ...