Studies show that being physically active can help lower your risk of dementia. “Daily physical exercise—such as 20-30 ...

I have a special interest in Alzheimer’s disease. For nearly 25 years, I practiced general neurology in Portland, Oregon, and ...

This study tracks both the ... How Dementia Affects the Brain's Ability to Empathize Dec. 3, 2024 — Patients with frontotemporal dementia often lack the ability to empathize. A study has now ...

Antibiotic use was not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in healthy older adults, ...

Music therapy shows promise in enhancing memory and mood in Alzheimer's patients, improving cognitive functions and reducing ...

Through Alzheimer’s Buddies, a program launched by W&M students this year, about 60 volunteers travel to local senior ...

Some tips for creating a dementia-friendly festive environment include: Take cues from your loved one. Base plans on what a ...

In increasingly changing extended family life situations where home care for dementia patients has, and is becoming a major challenge, anecdotal evidence relating to how even dementia afflicted ...

One of the easiest ways to provide stimulation is through the use of interactive dog toys, like the best dog puzzle toys. "All dogs need to eat, so using [puzzle toys] to make their life more ...

Several experts shared the following tips to help dementia patients, family members and caregivers enjoy a smooth, low-stress holiday. Kate Granigan, Aging Life Care Association board president in ...

It’s best to keep the dementia patient’s surroundings as simple ... "Items like simple puzzles or a warm sensory blanket can provide much-needed comfort and joy," she suggested.

Patients most "in need" should be able to see the same doctor at every appointment in their local GP surgery, the government says. GPs will be rewarded financially if they do this and if they go ...