Seniors' risk of dementia is more than double what was previously thought. The risk of developing dementia after age 55 is more than 42% among Americans, researchers reported in a study published ...

Chan, now 17, has invented an award-winning application designed to enable elderly individuals with dementia to engage in fun, immersive games specifically created to enhance their cognitive ...

Keeping your mind active and engaged is important at every stage of life, though for individuals living with dementia, engaging in meaningful activities is especially beneficial. These activities can ...

New cases of dementia in the United States are projected ... Josef Coresh, a study senior investigator, epidemiologist and founding director of the Optimal Aging Institute at NYU Langone, said ...

Impairment in cardiac baroreflex sensitivity, which helps regulate blood pressure, is associated with an increased risk for dementia and mortality in older adults not taking antihypertensive ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060 ... and cognitive function of about 15,000 older adults for several decades. Importantly, they ...

Of the adults 65 and over, 12% have an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and even more seniors battle other forms of dementia. The county’s aging population brings a growing need for dementia care, and that ...

Because Alzheimer’s can affect visuospatial abilities, a person can misinterpret what he sees and misjudge steps, uneven terrain, shiny areas on the floor, or changes in floor color. Be sure to have ...

Tombot has designed a robotic puppy to aid individuals, families and communities in dealing with health adversities. It was ...