Research shows that people with dementia often harness metaphor to communicate experiences in their desperate bids to remain ...

Andre Yarham of Norfolk, England, was among the youngest people in the U.K. to die from this rare form of dementia.

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In prior posts, we’ve emphasized managing safety, wandering, false memories, and straightforward communication. Here are a few more tips to help memory problems. Make people and places more familiar ...

And those who experienced peak activity later in the afternoon — from 2:15 p.m. onward — had a 45% higher risk of dementia ...

A new study published in Neurology journal has identified specific changes in driving behavior that may indicate mild ...

Medical News Today looks at three key studies and their key findings that highlight and further confirm the connection between how poor sleep increases dementia risk.

Dear Savvy Senior: At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and I’m concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend ...

People with dementia may have trouble remembering recent events or conversations. Common items may be put in unusual places, like a wallet in the refrigerator. Mood changes, such as becoming withdrawn ...

Dr Makarena Dudley’s work represents a shift from a purely Western clinical model to one rooted in te ao Māori – recognising ...

Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia, but not all dementia is Alzheimer's. Dementia symptoms include memory loss, problem-solving trouble, and trouble completing tasks. Seeking early diagnosis ...