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I have become close friends with a 94-year-old Korean War veteran whom I refer to as “Mr. Monday.” He visits the community ...

Recent headlines suggest that up to 42% of people ages 55 and older face an eventual dementia diagnosis. But some experts have a follow-up message: Risk isn't the same as destiny, and there are ways ...

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A meta-analysis showed that the average life expectancy of people with dementia at time of diagnosis ranged from 5.7 years at ...

Dementia, a progressive disorder that impacts memory and independence, affects millions globally. While many are aware of ...

There are two kinds of risk factors for dementia: non-modifiable and modifiable. Non-modifiable risk factors are ones that cannot be changed or eliminated, like aging, family history and genetics.

While many people take supplements for brain health, the research supporting supplemental nutrients' effects on brain health ...

As dementia progresses, there may come a time when the person will struggle to manage their finances and affairs. At some point, they may need extra support, or for someone to manage their money for ...

Sometimes a person with dementia can lose their inhibitions and may behave in ways that others find embarrassing. Sometimes a person with dementia can lose their inhibitions and may behave in ways ...

Dementia impacts millions of older adults, but researchers are still learning how, exactly, to prevent this devastating illness. Now, research suggests that increasing your intake of one specific ...