Perhaps not surprisingly, the scientists found that, for every cognitively challenging activity performed one day a week, ...

While eating healthy foods and working out daily puzzles can improve cognitive functions, researchers have found there's ...

We all have moments when we forget things, but as we age how can we tell what is normal and what is a red flag? We all have moments when we forget things, but as we age how can we tell what is normal ...

Multiple studies now say regular exercise is the most effective single lifestyle choice people can make to reduce their risk of dementia. We know exercise is good for you but research is pretty ...

Charleston, SC, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caring for a loved one with dementia is not easy. But with the right guidance and self-care, you can find joy. Dr. Susan Wilson Krechel shares pearls ...

Two years ago, my lovely, gentle mum died. She was 85 years old. Six months before she died, Mum could still touch her toes, or do high kicks when sitting in her chair! Her hearing was acute (at times ...

Dementia can be devastating for people and families. One of the most dreaded medical conditions is, sadly, also one of the most common, with more than 10% of US adults over age 65 experiencing it. But ...

Dementia can blunt a person’s ability to smell, taste, see, hear, and feel. That can make caring for them challenging. Most people are aware that dementia involves the loss of cognitive abilities. But ...

Millions of us love listening to all kinds of music. But for those in their sixties and seventies, taking the next step of learning to play could help keep dementia at bay. Scientists have found that ...

Sue's mum, Mollie, passed away two years ago with Alzheimer's disease. Now Sue reflects on the lessons that living with and caring for a person with dementia taught her. She shares her perspective to ...