Dementia, a collection of related symptoms tied to a gradual brain function decline, is most prevalent in individuals over 65 ...

MEMORY loss is first symptom of dementia that comes to mind for most people. While things like losing your wallet or forgetting to pay bills, missing appointments or getting lost are all signs of ...

Dementia is often linked with memory loss, but there are other little known signs that could signal the onset of the condition such as how you feel when you wake up in the morning. A study ...

Dementia currently affects more than 944,000 people in the UK, and while there's currently no known cure, early detection is key to getting treatment ...

Nov. 6, 2024 — Older people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead to dementia, according to a new ...

A study involving older people found that sleep problems were associated with a higher risk of developing a predementia ...

Dementia is not all about memory loss. The condition comes with a host of symptoms, from trouble finding words to loss of taste. Neither is memory loss the only early sign that something may be amiss.

A diagnosis of dementia generally occurs late in the disease progression. As I wrote recently, families can often see the signs in tasks that are cognitively demanding, especially in monitoring ...

The study did not establish a broader link between walking speed and the risk of dementia. It found that those who slowed down but did not already show signs of cognitive decline had a similar ...

Getting injured after a fall may be an early warning sign of dementia in older adults. That’s according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open last month. "This study quantifies a ...

Early detection is key - spotting early signs of dementia such as morning agitation or disrupted sleep patterns can make a big difference. While there's no cure for dementia, recognising and ...