Both Parkinson’s disease and dementia were ravaging the brain and behavior of actor Robin Williams before his death, but at the time, he didn’t…
Researchers today said that for the first time they have clinical evidence that a series of lifestyle changes and medical interventions can slow cognitive…
Older individuals with Down syndrome have higher rates of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds. The study, funded by the National…
With the changes that occur as you age, it can be easy to think of growing older as a steady decline. While some changes…
Authorities in North Carolina have barred an assisted living community in Winston-Salem from admitting new residents after a video showed three staff members encouraging…
Building empathy among caregivers and healthcare providers is an important aspect of treating dementia, and virtual reality (VR) offers a way for people to…
Antipsychotic drugs are most commonly used to treat mental health conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, but they’re also often prescribed to patients with…
In a massive effort involving dozens of researchers and long-term care facilities, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) has awarded a $53.4 million grant…
A drugmaker agreed to pay $116 million in penalties to settle charges by the U.S. government that it sought to improperly influence doctors in…
Though we may not realize it, we each have our own personal walking style and pace. Now researchers are finding that a person’s walking…
When someone is diagnosed with dementia, completing some of the most basic tasks — like bathing — can become difficult, strained and time-consuming. You…
A new study examined a group of Roman Catholic nuns, aiming to find out how the risk of dementia changed based on their language…
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have pinpointed the location of of the brain networks that can lead to primary progressive aphasia (PPA), which is a…
Migraines, those pesky headaches that can often leave you bedridden for a full day, may contribute to a higher risk of cognitive decline. A…
Marriage is likely the single most important relationship a person will have in their adult life. And it turns out that getting married can…