Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The community is rallying to support an elderly woman with dementia who was arrested for domestic violence and is now sitting in ...

Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.

What senior citizen doesn’t enjoy an occasional afternoon nap? But a new study published in the medical journal Neurology warns that women in their 80s who are sleepy throughout the day may be at ...

Over 7 years, hearing aid prescription did not improve cognition but was associated with a significant reduction in the risk for dementia in older adults with moderate hearing loss.

Scientists say behavior behind the wheel reveals tell-tale clues about their brain health. The post Older people’s driving ...

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

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The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 4.6 million people could have dementia.

Around 57 million people worldwide have dementia. While most cases of dementia are diagnosed in older adults, about 7 per cent of cases occur in people under 65. This number may be even higher as ...

After multiple hypothermia deaths among seniors, a dementia care expert urges families and neighbors to check in, prepare ...