Many people wonder whether stress is linked to a risk of dementia, and the news often reports a link between the two. Current research indicates that stress may play a…

The economic impact of dementia in the U.S. is rising as the population ages. The impact goes beyond medical costs and includes hours of unpaid care by family and friends,…

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Heat can be particularly dangerous for people with dementia, and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing information on how to keep loved ones…

As a heat wave sweeps across much of the U.S., families caring for loved ones with dementia are up against a hidden hazard: Extreme heat poses physical health risks. For…

Many people with dementia live at home. But dementia can cause challenges—both for people with the condition and their caregivers. Our program for dementia care offers support. Our dementia care…

I am a researcher who studies health spending, and my colleagues and I set out to quantify the true costs of dementia care – not just to the health system,…

Of the 57 million people living with dementia worldwide, 60-70% are thought to have Alzheimer’s disease. Full Story 

A study published in June found that veterans seemed to have higher incidences of dementia depending on where they live. This study, conducted by researchers at the University of California…

Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with some form of dementia. Being a caregiver for someone with this disease can feel like uncharted territory. Ben Yeager, program manager…

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that helps clinicians identify brain activity patterns linked to nine types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, using a single,…