Dementia remains a leading cause of disability and dependency among older adults, affecting an estimated 55 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization.

As we age, neurocognitive disorders, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, can be particularly worrisome, impacting not just the individual but also their loved ones. Understanding the ...

'Memory cafes' are small social gatherings for individuals with dementia — and their caregivers, too. As public health funding shrinks, memory cafes are cheap to run and can offer measurable benefits.

The Encore Adult Day Service program in Waterford Township has been helping adults with dementia and Alzheimer’s for 40 years. The township says they will be shutting the program down on August ...

Calgary Parks Foundation broke ground Thursday in southeast Calgary on plans to build Canada's first-ever dementia inclusive park.

VCU students Reena Sethi and Ihita Bolisetty talk about the Brain Exercise Initiative Dementia affects more than 6 million Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health.

The dementia care and senior quality-of-life options are part of Hannan’s Daybreak program, which offers opportunities for independence, growth in confidence, and personal development.

ALPENA — The Alpena Senior Citizens Center has rescheduled its symposium, Transforming Dementia Care: Empowering through the SPECAL Approach, from 9 a.m. to 4 ...

A new study out of Stanford has presented the strongest evidence to date that a common vaccine could significantly reduce the risk of dementia.

In addition to the April 4 symposium, the senior center regularly offers dementia programs and resources for both the caregiver and the person dealing with dementia.

For seniors, such sleepiness could indicate that they’re at increased risk for dementia, a new study suggests.