As the proportion of older people in the population around the world increases, the prevalence of dementia will increase in turn. By 2030, it…
Are doctors able to spot the signs of cognitive impairment in their older patients? According to two new research studies, doctors miss the majority…
According to data compiled by the World Health Organization, the number of people living with dementia is expected to increase to 139 million in…
Feeling fuzzy lately — fuzzier than usual? Some people experience subtle downturns in memory, thinking, and cognition related to age — or to a…
What stage of Alzheimer’s is sundowning? What are the early signs, how long does it last, how common is it, are their medications for…
This story was originally published in July, 2019. Peter Berry, dressed in a green, collared shirt and wearing black, wide-framed glasses, sat in his…
For people living with dementia and their caregivers, the term Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) may be familiar. Often the first diagnosis many patients receive,…
A brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is sparking the attention of neurologists around the globe. In the U.S., it’s already FDA…
Xanax and other benzodiazepines (“benzos”) are often prescribed to treat symptoms like agitation, anxiety, and depression in people living with dementia. Yet, these drugs…
Is dementia preventable? Research shows that yes, sometimes, it is. Scientists project that the number of people living with dementia, a neurodegenerative syndrome which…
One day, Don Kent’s personality started changing. A cool, even-keeled lawyer, he found himself suddenly losing control of his emotions. At the same time,…
Living with dementia can present unique challenges for older adults and their loved ones. Incorporating suitable games into their daily routines can have a…
Dementia is most widely associated with its cognitive symptoms, like memory loss. But it often brings a host of behavioral symptoms, too, like agitation…
If you could get a $400 blood test that tells you within 10 days whether you’re likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease years or decades…
Lewy body dementia is the second most common form of dementia. Where Alzheimer’s disease makes up 70 percent of dementia cases, Lewy body makes…