Sleepiness During the Day May Be Tied to Pre-Dementia Syndrome Nov. 6, 2024 — Older people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely ...

During certain times of the day, some people with dementia may become more confused and disoriented. Referred to by neuropsychologist April Krowelas “a constellation of symptoms rooted in ...

It’s estimated that at least 4.3 million people 55 or older in the United States with cognitive impairment or dementia live alone. Denise Baker, a former CIA analyst who lives alone in Asheville ...

Dr. Will McEwan, co-leader of the studies, from the UK Dementia Research Institute at ... injected with a single dose of the ...

A stock photo shows a senior couple jogging. "Weekend warrior" exercise habits could help keep dementia at bay, according to researchers. A stock photo shows a senior couple jogging. "Weekend ...

Disorders that cause dementia damage the brain and body, eventually leading to the loss of crucial bodily functions or complications that can lead to death. The term “dementia” refers to the ...

It's not unusual for Dutch patients with dementia to request euthanasia, but in the later stages of the disease they may be incapable of reconfirming their consent - one doctor is currently facing ...

A major new study suggests that one particular diet could make you far less likely to develop dementia. Sue Quinn speaks to the experts to find out how it works. Almost one million people in the ...

In turn, most of these infections associated with brain atrophy seem to be risk factors for dementia, according to the researchers’ analyses of the UK Biobank data of 495,896 subjects and a ...

Study compared baseline sleep data with MRI scans taken years later Having more 'poor sleep characteristics' linked to dementia development Daytime sleepiness, early morning wakeups are two ...

There is an increasing amount of research into the link between certain infections and dementia, including herpes, pneumonia, syphilis, Lyme disease and gum disease. Research shows that dementia is ...

There is a relationship between a person having high cholesterol levels and going on to develop dementia. People with high cholesterol levels also often have other health conditions like high blood ...