Nephew of Donald Trump, expresses concerns about his uncle's mental fitness, citing a family history of dementia.

Dementia is a common condition that affects many people globally. While there is no cure for it, catching it early can help ...

A new study has found a link between daytime napping and increased risk of all-cause mortality in middle-aged and older ...

A critical step in meeting the needs of the growing aging population is early recognition of cognitive decline. In California, women who live to be 65 or older have a one in four chance of developing ...

Groundbreaking UK research suggests a simple vision test could predict dementia risk over a decade before symptoms appear.

“It’s the mental equivalent of death by a thousand paper cuts,” said Don Siegel, of Silver Spring, Md., whose wife, Bette, ...

Why do some older adults easily remember the name of a new acquaintance or the location of their keys, while others struggle with everyday recall—despite appearing equally healthy?

The top neurological symptom warning patients of early-onset dementia is cognitive decline and, consequently, is frequently cited and discussed. As a result, swathes of the population miss out on the ...

“Senior dogs with 'dementia' (CDS) often show changes in their sleep. They may sleep during the day but pace restlessly or ...

“Dogs with CDS will often behave differently in general. They may be more prone to pacing or wandering, rather than resting.