Dementia remains a leading cause of disability and dependency among older adults, affecting an estimated 55 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization.

New guidance from the World Health Organization focuses on lifestyle changes that researchers believe can help delay the onset of dementia symptoms even in people who may be genetically prone.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), dementia affects 55 million people globally. This neurodegenerative condition impacts cognitive abilities, such as memory and problem-solving skills.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 50 million people have dementia worldwide. There are about 10 million new cases each year. By 2030, the WHO estimates that there will be 82 ...

A person diagnosed with dementia has improved survival outcomes in recent years amid significant progress in dementia ...

Empowering, participatory approaches are needed to improve quality of life and health outcomes for people with dementia, write Emily Ong and colleagues Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death ...

Dementia rates are increasing more rapidly in China than almost anywhere else in the world, with cases more than quadrupling in the country over the past few decades.

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Projecting trends for the next 15 years, scientists warn that dementia rates will continue to rise, especially in China, unless more effective interventions are put in place.

In summary, mental health challenges are common in the elderly population, but they are often missed or left untreated.