A new study published in the journal Science provides evidence that long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution plays a role in triggering a form of dementia linked to the buildup of abnormal ...

It’s no secret that dogs make great pets. No matter their breed, size, or age, they quickly become beloved members of your family. However, just like any other member of your family, they need ...

When her mother Chrisoula was diagnosed with dementia, Spiri Tsintziras had no idea of the guilt, sadness and fatigue that lay ahead. But thanks to her mother’s beautiful spirit she was gifted lessons ...

This case of a 80-year-old woman with chest pain is used to demonstrate the signs and symptoms of sundowning, along with its management.

A large-scale Canadian study has found that older adults who sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBI) face a significantly higher risk of developing dementia, needing home care, or being admitted to ...

Exclusive: Elderly people are being put up in hotels by overburdened hospitals and are being chased by debt collectors, in alarming signs that the aged care system is in crisis.

Scientists found stranded dolphins show brain changes and toxins linked to Alzheimer’s during harmful algal blooms.

An independent review of the Spratt Unit at Montana State Hospital found "no significant deficiencies in patient care," but recommends a wide range of changes in the unit's operations, including more ...

Managing chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure can help older adults live longer and healthier lives. But if treatments are too aggressive, they can cause serious harm. In the U.S., ...

I’d hate to have to turn her over to the state like when, several years ago, the police routinely began picking her up.” ...

Players should stop heading the ball in training if research proves it leads to dementia when they are older, several Premier League managers have said since the topic came to the fore following the ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas shares a reader's advice about how family members can support loved ones diagnosed with dementia.