Isaac Tilley was officially diagnosed with CLN2 Batten Disease – an inherited condition which causes childhood dementia, ...

"Old age" sounds like a pleasant way to go, comparatively—a peaceful winding-down. But what exactly does it look like?

Ten years ago the documentary "Alive Inside" showed what music can do for dementia patients.In the film, a 90-year-old woman apologizes for her inability to recall events. "I can't remember anymore," ...

Protect your brain and reduce your risk of dementia with these simple lifestyle changes recommended by doctors.

September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and therefore a good time to talk about dementia. Alzheimer’s is the most common ...

New research shows diabetes drugs may significantly reduce the risk of dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson’s disease.

Hundreds of people attended the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Tulsa on Saturday. Colin Oetken, whose grandfather died of the ...

This year's World Alzheimer's Day campaign aims to address the stigma and discrimination while highlighting global efforts to ...

Our sense of smell is more than just a way to enjoy food or detect dangers like fire. It turns out that changes in the ...

The Albemarle County Police Department is searching for a 72-year-old missing woman who reportedly has a history of dementia.

Fifty percent of all elderly caregiving in the United States is for someone living with Alzheimer's disease or another ...

A D.C.-area doctor calls a new study on people who pack in only one or two days of exercise a week “empowering.” ...