A key component of Itzhaki’s theory was testing an antiviral drug that could alleviate the risk of senile dementia in people that had herpes. To get an accurate population sampling to test this ...

Cases of dementia are increasing due to longer life expectancy of the world population. Physicians should be able to recognize common dementia syndromes. After excluding reversible causes of ...

A 26-year-old caregiver in Michigan has been hit with a slew of charges after disturbing video of her allegedly abusing an elderly dementia patient was discovered by authorities. Flint Township ...

Sundowning is a group of symptoms that many people with dementia get in the late afternoon and early evening. It includes confusion, trouble sleeping, anxiety, wandering, and hallucinations.

A Healthier Diet Is Linked With a Slower Pace of Aging, Reduced Dementia Risk, Study Shows Mar. 14, 2024 — A healthier diet is associated with a reduced dementia risk and slower pace of aging ...

According to the model, patients with dementia experience difficulties receiving, processing, and responding to environmental stimuli. These difficulties are the direct result of the progressive ...

Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia all affect memory, behavior, and communication. But dementia is a general term for these symptoms, while Alzheimer’s is the most common type of ...

There is currently not enough evidence to say that high blood cholesterol is a major risk factor of developing dementia. Evidence suggests there is a relationship between a person having high ...

Some symptoms could be a sign of other conditions so it is important to see a GP if you have concerns The number of adults living with dementia worldwide is projected to reach 153 million by 2050.

In my neurotech travels the most common companies I encounter are those building digital dementia screening tools. These are a class of brain health assessments to see whether a person might have ...

The total solar eclipse Monday afternoon may cause confusion and anxiety for patients with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The sudden darkness will activate behavioral changes known as sundowning ...

Getting a dementia diagnosis is a long and complicated process, which can be a postcode lottery. In some cases where patients are under 65, it can take four years from recognising symptoms to ...