Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults older than 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in.

Early detection allows for prompt intervention that may slow progression and help manage fears, Dr. Harinderjeet Kaur writes.

Dementia describes symptoms like memory loss in multiple diseases, and Alzheimer’s is the most common form. Here are the key ...

Can dementia lead to death? Yes, though not directly fatal, dementia severely impacts the body, leading to complications like ...

Research shows that experiencing frequent distressing dreams and nightmares ― meaning, specifically, frightening dreams that ...

New research from Auburn University shows a new drug might be a preventive for Alzheimer’s Disease. The study’s main ...

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A study of 204 low-income older adults found that 3 out of 4 had undiagnosed cognitive issues — including some who didn’t ...

A nonprofit assisting dementia patients and their families gave out free memory screenings in southeast Grand Rapids Thursday ...

Dementia, a term encompassing a decline in cognitive function, is a complex and often misunderstood condition.

Feeling lonely increased risk for all-cause dementia by 31 percent and cognitive impairment by 15 percent. Loneliness is a ...