New research suggests that the risk for developing dementia is significantly higher than previously estimated, and the burden ...

Dr Bing also suggested other tests that can be used to detect dementia at home, such as a smell test, because early dementia often affects the smell centre of your brain. Therefore, problems ...

Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which slowly erodes memory, thinking skills and the ability to ...

Feeling as relaxed as possible will help you to complete the test as well as you can. These tests cannot be used on their own to diagnose dementia. But they can help the specialist work out the type ...

2024 saw a new drug enter the dementia landscape, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ... Having multiple treatment ...

A simple eye test carried out by opticians could help predict who is at risk of developing dementia, a study suggests. The test is usually done to spot early signs of eye disease, by looking at ...

A physical test, which can be easily conducted at home, could flag the earliest signs of dementia, say experts from Discern. The "2 finger test" is a straightforward exercise that involves copying ...

Currently, it can take several scans and tests to diagnose dementia. The researchers involved ... The couple are worried about having to sell their home to fund Denis's care.

To identify and follow blood vessel-related changes in the brain that contribute to cognitive impairment and dementia ... lead to a cost-effective blood test to identify changes occurring near ...

Dementia patients are experiencing worsened cognitive functions and weakened physical strength from being stuck at home due to restrictions to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. The Japan Geriatrics ...

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