As America’s aging population continues to grow and programs struggle to meet the needs of those living with memory loss, ...

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.

There have been numerous ideas as to how we might prevent mental deterioration. As we live longer, our chances of developing ...

If we haven’t been touched by Alzheimer’s directly, we know someone who has. In fact, more than 7 million Americans aged 65 and older have developed the disease. Compounding this already sobering stat ...

Dementia cases are rising worldwide, and with no cure available, researchers are looking closely at everyday lifestyle ...

Five common plant foods are linked to lower dementia risk through the flavonol isorhamnetin, according to a new study.

The holiday season is filled with shopping, packed family dinners and busy schedules. It's a time of great joy, but for people living with dementia, the holidays can also be a very confusing time. The ...

Dear Carol: My mom is in mid-stage Alzheimer’s, so she has fidgety hands. Even though I lotion her skin regularly, she’ll zero in on a random spot on her arm and pick it open. I’ve contacted the ...

For decades, public health advice has warned people away from full-fat dairy, casting foods like cheddar and cream as ...

Eating high-fat cheeses like Gouda or Brie, and high-fat cream on a regular basis was linked to a lower risk of dementia in a ...