Dementia, affecting millions worldwide, isn’t a single condition but rather an umbrella term encompassing various disorders that impair cognitive function, memory, and everyday capabilities. Each type ...

Studies suggest that racism and gender discrimination are linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline and even heart disease ...

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 ...

(NATIONAL) — Nearly two-thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease are women, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). With Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, May 12, The ...

Recently, researchers created the 5-Cog tool, a non-education-biased, culturally sensitive, and simple five-minute cognitive evaluation tool linked with an electronic medical record (EMR)-embedded ...

As we age, certain cognitive changes are expected, such as occasional forgetfulness or slower processing speeds. However, some symptoms may appear subtle and are often mistaken for normal aging, when ...

Dementia is often immediately associated with memory loss, but the condition encompasses so much more than just an impaired ability to recall names, dates or events. It is a complex condition that ...

As many as 1 in 5 dementia cases may be associated with vision impairment, new research suggests. These findings may open new avenues for dementia prevention through targeting vision impairment. More ...

A new study suggests that disruptions in sleep and daily activity timing may be linked to a higher risk of dementia in older ...

Dementia currently affects more than 57 million people worldwide, and numbers are projected to almost triple over the next 25 years. Many factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, ...

Up to 19% of prevalent dementia cases may be attributable to impaired vision, a cross-sectional analysis suggested. Contrast sensitivity impairment showed the strongest relationship, followed by near ...

A comprehensive global study led by Yale School of Public Health researchers has revealed that at least 20% of people living with dementia receive no care helping them with daily living, regardless of ...