CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are now living with clinical dementia due to Alzheimer's disease, according to a newly released report from the…
Ultra-processed foods may be doing more harm than we know. A new study has linked ultra-processed food to faster cognitive decline and a higher risk of dementia. Full Story
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Dementia is a cruel disease that robs people of their memories and leads to cognitive impairment. Disease progression usually brings a decline in thinking skills and…
Alzheimer’s disease is the most commonly diagnosed form of dementia, but it’s far from the only one. In fact, most people who have dementia (including Alzheimer’s) show signs of several…
When short-term memory fades, the stories of a lifetime often remain. Experts are realizing these stories may be key to maintaining connection, identity, and cognitive health for people living with…
Dementia care in the United Kingdom (UK) faces vast and complex systemic challenges, impacting not only individuals with dementia but also their families, communities, and the broader healthcare system. Full…
When Emma Heming Willis first noticed subtle changes in her husband, Hollywood actor Bruce Willis, 70, she could not have imagined they were early signs of an often-misunderstood form of…
The effects of lifetime cognitive enrichment on later-life cognitive outcomes are not comprehensively investigated. The aim of this study was to test the association of lifetime cognitive enrichment with Alzheimer…
Dr. Marc Rothman visits a lot of patients with dementia and their families. He is a geriatrician who makes house calls in New York City and its suburbs. "Families are…
Geriatrician Andrew Duxbury, M.D., has been treating people with dementia for the past 40 years. Over that time, he has gotten many variations of the same questions. Full Story