Dementia is an umbrella term for multiple neurological (brain-related) conditions that cause a loss of cognitive functions.

Worried about memory loss? Learn how to tell normal aging from dementia, spot early signs, and understand when to seek ...

A recent study determined the lifetime risk of developing dementia is double that of previous estimates. But there’s good ...

An estimated 55 million people are believed to be living with dementia, according to health officials. Vascular diseases ...

Not eating with dementia is often due to difficulty swallowing and a loss of appetite. But eating changes can be subtle, even in the earliest stages of the condition. Focusing on comfort ...

An 18-year study of 24,000 older adults found that unmarried people were less at risk for dementia, challenging the belief that married people are healthier.

The number of cases will increase, but the rates seem to be declining with every birth cohort that reaches advanced ages, ...