"What is good for the heart is good for the brain," one researcher says.

Wandering or ‘exit-seeking’ is common in dementia, often triggered by confusion or memory loss. Families need practical ...

The number of Canadians living with dementia is expected to triple by 2050, ballooning to roughly 1.7 million people, ...

The number of adult caregivers is rising sharply across the nation, and the Iowa chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has ...

“It’s a common notion that only people with memory problems can be diagnosed with dementia, but behavioral changes or ...

Alzheimer’s may be driven far more by genetics than previously thought, with one gene playing an outsized role. Researchers ...

If you are like a lot of people, you might be anxious about the risk of getting dementia as you age. The lifetime risk of ...

Caregivers and family members looking after loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s are also preparing to hunker down for the storm.

For individuals with hearing impairment, hearing aid (HA) use is associated with a reduced risk for dementia and cognitive impairment, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in Neurology.

Research into Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia stands to receive a $100 million boost after Congress released a compromise bill Tuesday that is part of a bipartisan funding package.

A recent study linked regular consumption of high-fat dairy to lower dementia risk. Experts say the research isn't strong enough to draw that conclusion.