Tom Seaver, like Robin Williams, had Lewy body dementia. What causes this strange illness?
And why is it so difficult to diagnose?
September 4, 2020
Dementia
Could forgetting someone’s name mean you’re getting dementia?
How to tell the difference between normal memory loss and dementia.
September 1, 2020
6 things you can do to reduce your dementia risk
We can’t change our age or genetic profile, but there are several lifestyle changes we can make.
August 27, 2020
These common medications can trigger dementia-like symptoms
Certain classes of drugs can block an important chemical messenger in the brain.
July 28, 2020
These common prescription drugs could boost your risk of dementia
A new study points the finger at common anticholinergic drugs
July 1, 2020
7 surprising early symptoms of Alzheimer’s that don’t involve memory
These behavioral changes may warn of Alzheimer's — and they have nothing to do with memory problems.
May 12, 2020
This common disorder looks like dementia — but it can be cured
The condition has many of the same symptoms as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
May 3, 2020
The second most common type of dementia often goes unrecognized
For a third of people with the disease, getting the correct diagnosis took more than two years.
April 22, 2020
6 simple ways to cut your dementia risk
These simple research-backed steps could keep Alzheimer’s and other types of cognitive decline at bay.
April 15, 2020
Why there’s a bus stop in the middle of a dementia ward
You can't actually take the bus anywhere, but that's not the point.
March 26, 2020
Women: 3 smart strategies to reduce your dementia risk
Tips from the author of The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.
March 12, 2020
This tableware set is specifically designed for people with dementia
As her grandmother's dementia worsened, Sha Yao got to work.
February 24, 2020
What to do when it feels like dementia is stalking you
Testing for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is hardly foolproof, and could even backfire.
February 21, 2020
Admit it: you’re on Dementia Watch
Odds are, if you have an older relative, you're keeping track of their memory glitches. Here's what a neurologist wants you to know.
February 10, 2020
Living near green space reduces risk of neurological disease, study says
The study was published last week in the journal Environmental Health.
January 27, 2020
Diagnosed with dementia, she documented her wishes for the end. But her retirement home said no.
People with early signs of the ailment sign new advance directives to say how they want to die. They may offer a false sense of security.
January 23, 2020
Reminiscence therapy can help restore memories in dementia patients around the holidays
An analysis of several studies on reminiscence therapy for dementia suggests that it can improve quality of life, communication and mood.
December 13, 2019
Most caregivers of people with dementia are family members, and they need help
83% of long-term care provided to older adults comes from family members or other unpaid helpers.
November 6, 2019
Study shows two-thirds of people don’t really know what dementia is
A new study found that a large majority of people don't understand what dementia is and think it is a normal part of aging.
September 28, 2019