Most doctors agree that people with moderate to severe dementia should never get behind the wheel, but in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, driving performance should be the ...

Delayed REM sleep may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new research found. Here's how to build a healthy sleep routine.

(HealthDay News) — Average life expectancy for patients with dementia ranges from 8.9 years after diagnosis at a mean age of 60 years for women to 2.2 years at a mean age of 85 years for men, ...

The researchers theorise the protective effects of these drugs could be because they reduce inflammation, control infections ...

Tuesday, Feb. 4 is World Cancer Day. The annual observation is marked to help raise awareness, educate and celebrate gains made in cancer research and treatment. It's also a day to come together with ...

Familiar flavours, scents and cooking techniques can provide support and comfort to those living with dementia.

Most doctors agree that people with moderate to severe dementia should never get behind the wheel. But in the early stages of ...

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Technology is available to assist with nearly every facet of modern life, including helping prevent people with dementia from ...

We know that the process of getting a diagnosis of dementia can be stressful and leave people with a lot of questions. They may also find it difficult to retain the information that was told to them ...

There are two kinds of risk factors for dementia: non-modifiable and modifiable. Non-modifiable risk factors are ones that cannot be changed or eliminated, like aging, family history and genetics.

Alzheimer’s disease is currently the third-leading cause of death among seniors in the U.S., following cardiovascular disease ...