Doctors and other health care providers use a comprehensive tool to assess the seven stages of dementia in the elderly called the Global Deterioration Scale. Also known as the GDS, this trusted method ...

A psychologist has delved into the key stages of dementia and how you might identify them in yourself or loved ones. Her insights come at a time when over 944,000 people in the UK are affected by the ...

A large population analysis found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine were significantly less likely to develop dementia over the following seven years.

The shingles vaccine not only offers protection against the painful viral infection, but a new study suggests that the two-dose shot also may slow the progression of dementia.

In cases of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s common for a spouse to take on the role of caregiver. Research led by the University of California, Davis, suggests that patients can also support their ...

A new UC Davis study suggests that dementia patients can both receive and give caregiving in early stages of illness. (Getty Images) In cases of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s common for a spouse to take ...