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 ...

Can you explain the stages of dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, behavior and social abilities severely enough to affect activities ...

Research also showed that cognitively healthy people who got the vaccine were less likely to develop mild cognitive ...

On its own, LATE dementia is less severe than Alzheimer’s, but in combination, it makes Alzheimer’s symptoms worse, ...

A large follow-up study has found that shingles vaccination may protect against risks at different stages of dementia — ...

The brain goes through five distinct phases in life, with key turning points at ages nine, 32, 66 and 83, scientists have ...

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.

Navigating the final stages for a loved one with dementia can be an emotional and challenging experience. Recognizing the signs and knowing how to offer compassionate care can ease the journey for ...

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.

Regular physical activity in midlife and older adulthood may cut dementia risk by up to 45%, showing it’s never too late to ...