According to data compiled by the World Health Organization, the number of people living with dementia is expected to increase to 139 million in…
In Tokyo, a restaurant aims to change stereotypes and raise awareness about dementia by hiring servers with the condition. Known as the Restaurant of…
Is dementia preventable? Research shows that yes, sometimes, it is. Scientists project that the number of people living with dementia, a neurodegenerative syndrome which…
Living with dementia can present unique challenges for older adults and their loved ones. Incorporating suitable games into their daily routines can have a…
The term “sundowning” is sometimes used to describe a tendency for people living with dementia to become more confused in the late afternoon and…
Some 65 percent of adults over the age of 60 live with hearing loss — and mounting research shows it is a controllable risk…
How do you talk to a person with dementia? Misconceptions about dementia are prevalent, and for people living with the illness, they can make…
With the news of Bruce Willis’s diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, many have questions about the diagnosis and what to expect. Katie Brandt and Dr….
Sure, your run-of-the-mill, every day stress and worry may be associated with dementia. But just as depression bears a well-known link to dementia, including…
Humans are social beings — and clinical research shows they need a healthy social life to function. Social isolation and loneliness have been found…
FAQ: Do symptoms of Alzheimer’s get worse when you drink alcohol? Alcohol and Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory,…
FAQ: “What measures can be taken in order to reduce symptoms associated with mild cognitive impairment due to age-related memory decline?” Reducing symptoms of…
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects more than one in every nine Americans over the age of 65. Managing its symptoms…
About 90 percent of people with Alzheimer’s disease show behavioral symptoms like agitation, irritability, and anger during the course of the disease. If a caregiver…
Want to make this holiday season not only festive but more enjoyable for family members living with cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s and related forms of…