Some people are immune to dementia, even if their brain is deteriorating. Cognitive reserve is the secret boost that builds across a lifetime to prevent symptoms of dementia.

A doctor with thirty years of experience diagnosing young onset dementia patients has shared the symptoms to look out for ...

Caregivers of people with dementia often reach their breaking point when their loved one wanders off alone. How "elopement" can lead to institutional care.

You might want to think twice before chalking grandma’s “senior moments” up to getting older. More than 10 million people around the world are diagnosed with dementia each year, but studies show ...

Wandering or ‘exit-seeking’ is common in dementia, often triggered by confusion or memory loss. Families need practical ...

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.

Women speak at a 2023 senior health fair in Moosic, Pennsylvania. Dementia’s most-known symptoms are memory loss and confusion. If an older adult starts placing their house keys in a strange place or ...

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a condition where protein (called amyloid) builds up in the brain, making blood vessels weak. People with CAA are four times more likely to develop dementia within ...

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a condition where protein (called amyloid) builds up in the brain, making blood vessels ...

A long-term study shows that regularly eating processed carbohydrates may increase dementia risk later in life.

There is growing research that suggests that having a pet can improve mood, social engagement, stimulate the brain, and curb loneliness for people with dementia. This is the reality for Denise Hetman ...