For people with a certain sleep disorder, a simple blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms appear, a new study indicates. Idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder ...

An analysis of the global burden and temporal trends of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias (ADODs) reveals significant ...

The Alzheimer's Association revised the diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer disease (AD) and ADRD for clinicians in primary and specialty care.

Doctors often use antidepressants to manage the depression, anxiety and agitation that accompanies a diagnosis of dementia. Now, a new study suggests the use of antidepressants may hasten the ...

Taking more than the average amount typically prescribed for these drugs was linked to an additional decline of 0.42 points per year in a dementia scale that runs from 0 to 30, researchers found.

The information on these pages is for anyone who is concerned about symptoms of dementia, and for those who would like more information about how dementia is diagnosed. Anyone concerned about their ...

Excessive alcohol use over a long period of time can cause memory and behavioral changes, often described as alcoholic dementia or alcohol-related dementia. Contributing factors may include head ...

A modified version (DAD-6) is also available for mild dementia cases. Lawton and Brody IADL scale Administered to older adults to evaluate IADL with or without CI or dementia. It is typically ...

A smart scale can go beyond just tracking your weight. If you're investing in your health, you might start watching your weight as a part of your journey. However, there are a lot of different ...

Learning a second language could help stave off dementia for many years, scientists have revealed. It's long been established that bilingual people develop dementia an average of 5.4 years later ...