Playing board games and reading books may be casual pastimes, but new research suggests that activities like these can have a real impact on a person’s risk for developing dementia in old age.
Not feeling like your usual, upbeat self? Your cloudy mood may be a sign a bigger storm is brewing. Depression appears to be one of the earliest symptoms of dementia—a symptom that settles in well ahead of any memory problems, shows a new Neurology study.
Learn more about the types of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia and vascular dementia.
The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia can be confusing. They're not the same, but they're closely related. Get key facts about each condition.
Finding a gift for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia is not always easy. Fortunately, there are gift ideas that can help make the search stress-free.
Researchers are finding no silver bullet for prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, only everyday changes we should all be making anyway.
The cost to care for a family member suffering from dementia is increasing at a rapid rate, putting adult children in a financially-tough position.
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The arts are a form of communication that can engage the intuition and imagination of someone with dementia.
Problems managing money are often a symptom that something is wrong.
As dementia progresses, so does the ability of a person with dementia to communicate. Learn how you can adjust so that meaningful interaction can continue.
Some specialized units for dementia care do manage to improve on traditional nursing home care, recent studies suggest.
A person’s chance of getting dementia before age 65 may develop as early as adolescence, according to a study that suggests teens with high blood pressure or who drink excessively are at risk.
Caring for someone with dementia can be overwhelming. But there are places you can go for helpful instruction either in person or online.
It's easy to find great gift ideas for those with dementia or elderly folks who live alone
This author of graphic memoir hopes to transform the narrative about dementia
Hints and Tips for better communication for those with dementia.
Fun gifts for seniors with Alzheimer's dementia or memory problems.