New data suggest that up to 44% of new dementia cases may be attributed to poor vascular health in midlife and beyond.

A retrospective analysis of US medical records of people aged 65-95 years finds those with psoriasis on systemic therapies ...

A person with signs of cognitive decline or dementia needs a full workup by a neurologist to determine the underlying cause, the NIH said. Side effects from a number of medications can mimic ...

Key risk factors for later-life dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are well-known: older age and biological sex at birth (women are more likely to get Alzheimer’s). Genetics also determine risk ...

Dementia villages were developed based on these concepts. Residents are encouraged to move freely throughout the community and to continue the normal, daily activities they enjoyed prior to moving in.

It is easy to be cynical about announcements of drugs that claim to slow the progress of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Lecanemab, however, may be the real deal.

There are many different types of dementia. Your loved one's treatments will depend on the type they have. Many older people fear that they have Alzheimer's disease because they can't find their ...

Older adults at greater risk for dementia may be able to protect themselves against cognitive decline by using hearing aids, new research shows. A study published Monday in the Lancet found that ...

Dementia is a leading cause of death in the United States but is underrecognized as a terminal illness. The clinical course of nursing home residents with advanced dementia has not been well ...