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

A lot of people tend to ignore the early signs of dementia. However, early diagnosis is key in preventing the disease from ...

TUESDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- Relatively simple adjustments in lighting may ease some of the behavioral problems associated with dementia, new research suggests. Use of melatonin, a hormone ...

When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to ...

Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo in Japan, also known as Science Tokyo, have taken a fresh look at a long ...

Low mood and depression can be an early warning sign of dementia but may also indicate seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a ...

Bruce Willis’ family announced that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. The announcement came about a year after his family said that Willis would step away from acting after being ...

The earliest known case of dementia in UK may help scientists and doctors alike better understand the awful disease.

We all have needs, drives, and cravings—such as hunger, territoriality, and sexuality—which stem from the ancient part of our brain that we share with reptiles. Why don’t we constantly act upon these ...

Dementia is common, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk or slow the progression of the disease.

Older adults with vision problems may be more likely to develop dementia, a new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology has found. Researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor analyzed data from ...