The U.N. action on dementia is welcome, but too many people and families are struggling with the condition and need more assistance.

The prevalence of dementia in older adults in the United States declined 30% between 2000 and 2016, possibly due to rising education levels, a reduction in smoking and better treatment of ...

Dementia education has emerged as a critical component of healthcare training as global populations age and the demand for dementia care intensifies. Current educational initiatives target the ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Dementia impacts 6.7 million Americans, and the risk of developing the ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Research has shown that diet and exercise can impact your dementia risk. But what about how much money you make and your education level? Dementia may not be so ...

An estimated 6.5 million Americans living with dementia are cared for by family members but require frequent hospital visits. Dementia can sneak up on families because its sufferers may be adept at ...

More than one-third of residents in assisted living and other residential care facilities have some form of dementia or cognitive impairment, according to data from the Alzheimer’s Association. In an ...

With longer lifespans and an aging population, it wouldn’t be surprising to see rates of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia climbing higher too. But that’s not what’s happening. In fact, it appears that ...

New accessible resources have been developed by Australian researchers, which aim to break down long-standing barriers to ...

Here’s yet another reason to get rich quick. A new study finds that highly educated professionals in the wealthiest third of the population are less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment and ...

New accessible resources aim to make it easier for people with dementia and their families to access dementia-friendly ...

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