Dementia was more prevalent in older patients with some cancer types, and comorbid dementia in this population was associated with unplanned or unnecessary hospitalization.

TWO telltale signs of dementia that have nothing to do with memory could appear up to 11 years before typical symptoms, researchers say. The brain robbing disease is associated with memory loss ...

Millennial caregivers face challenges in balancing work, finances, and caregiving, but adopting health-focused strategies can ...

Dr. Jeff Hardwig and Esther Gieschen, regional director for the Alzheimer’s Northern Minnesota area, presented a program. The project was sponsored by the Koochiching Council on Aging. The ...

Researchers found that COVID-19 may accelerate biological processes linked to Alzheimer’s, showing changes in brain-related ...

A new study found that older adults with fluctuating cholesterol levels—regardless of how high—could be 60% more likely to ...

Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness” is the topic of a Wyoming Dementia Together (WDT) program Wednesday, Feb. 12.

People with shorter telomeres, the protective caps at the end of chromosomes, inside their white blood cells may be more ...

Many commercial biological age tests collect genetic information through saliva samples or oral swabs. For accurate measurements, however, blood samples are typically necessary according to a new ...

Social activity not only delays dementia onset an average of five years; it also carries a $500,000 lifetime savings on healthcare costs per person, according to a new paper from Rush University ...

Staying fit is one of the best ways to lower the risk of dementia — even for those with a genetic predisposition to the condition.

Social activities include dining out, traveling, and even playing bingo. According to research from Rush, staying socially ...