Each November, Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month invites us to learn, reflect, and show support for the individuals and ...

The survival rates of people with early onset dementia—diagnosed before the age of 65—vary considerably by clinical type, but ...

A photography club was among those that created a collection of pictures and music memorabilia to help patients with dementia ...

A neurologist has issued a warning on five potential indicators of dementia beyond memory loss. The specialist suggests these symptoms might signal cognitive deterioration in a family member. Dementia ...

A new study has found that people who have dementia are, on average, diagnosed 3.5 years after symptoms first appear. This is even longer — an average of 4.1 years after symptoms first show — for ...

Early signs of dementia are often mistaken for normal aging, yet early detection is crucial for treatment. The National Institute of Health defines dementia as "the loss of cognitive ...

All-cause mortality risk was over six times higher for people with young-onset dementia versus controls. Median survival was ...

Hand exercises are a way to practice motor skills, which can be beneficial for maintaining cognitive abilities as we age. But it might be a stretch to suggest that specific movements are going to ...

Educational sessions can address misconceptions and shift attitudes about dementia among outpatient clinical staff.