Mr. Hackman, 95, may have been among the most famous movie stars of the 20th century, but his circumstances point toward a common challenge, according to experts in dementia and family caregiving.

“[People from] Ikaria, Greece, live about eight years longer [than US citizens, on average], largely without dementia, no discernible dementia,” he said. An estimated 6.7 million Americans are ...

Scientists have churned out a bunch of studies lately about why exercise is important for brain health and may even help to lower your risk of dementia. Now, new research breaks down a specific ...

The researchers used AI to detect the subtle changes in brain wave activity. A new, game-changing artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of predicting brain decline in patients, years in ...

There's no single test to diagnose dementia; it’s a process. You may go through several types of tests. The tests look at how your brain thinks or reasons (cognitive tests), functions ...

Parkinson’s can cause a condition called Parkinson’s disease dementia. This condition is marked by a decline in thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive ...

Dementia patients should stick to daily goals in order to live longer, new research has suggested. Fulfilling objectives throughout the day, such as meeting grandchildren, making tea or going for ...

As the skies above Athens opened and rain cascaded onto the marble columns of the Parthenon, Dorothy “Dee” Lay, 95, began her ascent. The elevator was out of service that morning, and security ...

Dementia is a syndrome that involves severe loss of cognitive abilities as a result of disease or injury. Dementia caused by traumatic brain injury is often static, whereas dementia caused by ...

Learn more about the biggest advancements to date in the development of dementia drugs and treatments as well as news relating to improving dementia diagnosis. Tag: . Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab ...

As Bruce Willis and his family learn to live with his dementia diagnosis at just 69 years old, one person has been holding them all together: Emma Heming. Bruce's wife of 15 years has stood by ...