Dementia's subtle onset can begin years before diagnosis, with early signs like memory lapses, problem-solving issues, and ...

Worried that forgetfulness is becoming something more? While occasional lapses are part of normal aging, certain patterns ...

Chris Hemsworth shares his father's journey with Alzheimer's in a documentary highlighting early warning signs and the benefits of reminiscence therapy.

Dementia is a health problem that happens when the brain is damaged and no longer works as well as it used to. It is not a normal part of getting older, but it is more common in older people. Someone ...

If you develop dementia, you can bank on it affecting your decision-making skills. More than 6 million Americans have dementia — a gradual decline in cognitive function like memory, language and ...

A loved one undergoing massive shifts in personality or speech can be challenging to work with. You might be wondering if it’s already a symptom of an underlying disease. Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) ...

"Drains" in the brain, responsible for clearing toxic waste in the organ, tend to get clogged up in people who show signs of ...

A newly approved blood test can help rule out some cases based on the amount of amyloid in the brain. A neurology professor ...