Pioneering musicians are trialling a radical approach that takes treatment beyond medicine – and could save the NHS millions ...

“In this study, we show that the least socially active older adults developed dementia an average of five years before the most socially active,” said Bryan James, PhD, associate professor of ...

In today’s installment, two women share their experiences of loss due to dementia and how music brought meaning to their loved ones’ lives. Local musician Cathy Reitz was no stranger to the ...

This is the third installment in a series of stories exploring memory disorders in the Chippewa Valley. In today’s installment, two women share their experiences of loss due to dementia and how music ...

Jan. 29, 2025 — Older adults whose cholesterol changes over time may be more likely to develop dementia than people whose cholesterol is stable, regardless of the actual cholesterol level ...

Redirect and Distract Simply changing the conversation or scenery may be enough to stop your loved one with dementia from swearing. Try turning on his favorite baseball team or religious program on ...

What if brushing your teeth could protect your heart, mind, and even your love life? Jo Dunbar examines how your dental ...

Dolan, staff members trained to interact effectively with residents with dementia. “Great choice,” said the cheerful cashier — Andre Ally, the engagement coordinator — to a 91-year-old who ...

Our grey matter has always been a mystery, even to neurologists, but Professor Masud Husain says life-changing advances may ...

Receiving a diagnosis of dementia requires a series of tests and a deep understanding of cognitive function. It also requires someone who can recognize the early signs. In short, the wait time for a ...

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 ...

A simple blood test that could revolutionise dementia diagnosis has started trials in NHS clinics. The study of more than 3,000 patients will verify a diagnostic test suitable for routine use that ...