"This study is a follow up on previous papers from our group showing that social activity is related to less cognitive decline in older adults," Bryan James, associate professor o

A study published in January showed that an estimated half a million people may be diagnosed with dementia this year. By 2060, the number is predicted to reach 1 million cases annually. The aging population may be living with lifestyle chronic diseases like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes,

New research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain,

Could changes in cholesterol be a warning sign of dementia? A new study suggests that older adults whose cholesterol fluctuates significantly over time are more likely to develop dementia than those with stable levels.

Researchers have linked daily consumption of certain amounts of processed red meats to increased dementia risk, but some doctors question the claim.

New research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain,

His geriatric doctor said "no" to prescribing medication to help slow down the disease. The doctor said his pulse rate is low, and the medications have a tendency to lower the pulse even more, which can be dangerous. His Alzheimer's stage is 4-5, and his MMSE score was 5 out of 30. Is there any advice you can give me?

Older adults whose cholesterol changes over time may be more likely to develop dementia than people whose cholesterol is stable, regardless of the actual cholesterol level, according to a study published in the January 29,

This is the third installment in a series of stories exploring memory disorders in the Chippewa Valley. In today’s installment, two women share their experiences of loss due to dementia

Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral medications and anti-inflammatory drugs are all associated with a reduced risk of dementia, researchers reported in a study published Tuesday in the journal Alzheimer's and Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions .

IN-PEACE, which provides palliative care integrated with state-of-the-art dementia care to patients with dementia and their caregivers, cut in half the number of emergency department visits and hospitalizations of study participants.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man, diagnosed with dementia, missing from the Ferrum area.