Understanding the distinction between dementia vs Alzheimer’s is essential for proper diagnosis, treatment and care. The two conditions are often discussed together, especially when it comes to ...

Dementia often begins with subtle changes long before obvious memory loss appears. Experts say the earliest signs can include ...

A psychologist has delved into some common queries about vascular dementia, which accounts for roughly 5 to 10% of cases. This type of cognitive decline is often mistaken for Alzheimer's and other ...

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are often muddled up, but a psychologist has now examined both conditions to clearly explain what sets them apart. Last year, Dr Kelynn Lee, CEO of the Dementia Care ...

Studies link poor-quality sleep to dementia types like Alzheimer’s disease, but experts explain why the picture might be more ...

Getting older comes with many changes, not the least of which are occasional memory lapses, which tend to worry many people in the moment. These cognitive changes can be totally normal, so there is no ...

As the baby boomers age and the global population grows older, dementia rates are rising. Increasingly, we hear wellness advice focused on protecting cognitive health, including eating brain-healthy ...

Study highlights rising dementia concerns as type 1 diabetes patients live longer ...

Older adults with diabetes who are not obese face significantly higher dementia risk than those without the chronic condition, according to new findings presented at the Gerontological Society of ...

I’ve served for almost two decades as a consultant psychiatrist and medical director of a geriatric psychiatric unit. Our niche has been one of the most difficult: patients with advanced dementia, ...