May 19 to 25 marks Dementia Awareness Week. Dementia is a term for progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning ...

The number of younger people with dementia is rising fast. But what are the red flags and how can you protect yourself?

According to the Alzheimer’s Association: “An estimated 7.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s ...

The only actual available 'test' for Alzheimer’s disease in younger people would be to check someone's APOE 4 levels, which ...

Growing older can bring new challenges, from physical limitations to chronic illnesses, but one of the most overlooked issues ...

While many people know that issues with memory can be an early sign of dementia, fewer people understand that symptoms also ...

A vet has shared some signs your dog may have dementia. It comes after Doc ... "Have you noticed your elderly dog acting a little confused lately? "Maybe they're wandering around like they don ...

A new study shows that specific speech and hearing tests can identify primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a rare type of dementia affecting ... worsen over time. Early signs include trouble finding ...

Dementia, a brain-altering disease, can strike as early as 40, manifesting as memory loss and difficulty with routine tasks. Early signs include withdrawal from activities, personality changes ...

People could reduce their risk of development of dementia by lowering their alcohol consumption. Heavy drinking has been found to heighten dementia risk, according to emerging research.

Distinguishing between dementia and other medical conditions can be challenging, especially since many symptoms can overlap with those of other disorders. Understanding the signs of dementia and ...

But long-term heavy alcohol use causes a persistent decline in memory and cognitive skills as part of dementia. Dementia is a chronic, degenerative condition that causes: difficulty thinking lack ...