Experts say early intervention is key to treating and coping with dementia or Alzheimer's. Here's what to keep an eye out for ...

Many people use the terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as if they mean the same thing, but they actually refer to ...

An active social life could significantly reduce the risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment in the elderly.

Dozens of Georgia Alzheimer’s Association advocates from across the state met with Georgia lawmakers at the state Capitol.

A new Swedish study has, for the first time, shown a link between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and cognitive decline in dementia ...

Antimicrobials, vaccines, anti-inflammatories linked to reduced risk for Alzheimer disease and dementia; antipsychotics and diabetes drugs tied to higher risk.

One of the most common early signs of dementia is short-term memory loss—as is forgetting important dates or events, repeating questions over and over, and an increasing need to rely on reminder notes ...

High schoolers handing out Valentine's Day cards brought plenty of excitement to memory care residents of The Heritage at Sterling Ridge on Sunday. "I love it because I think these kids are so smart ...

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

A new study showed that people who took longer to enter this dream phase of sleep had higher levels of amyloid beta and tau, ...

Statins help people manage high cholesterol levels, but many experts want to know if these drugs can also support brain ...