Dementia

Dementia is a serious loss of global cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person, beyond what might be expected from normal aging. It may be static, the result of a unique global brain injury, or progressive, resulting in long-term decline due to damage or disease in the body. Dementia is not a single disease, but rather a non-specific illness syndrome in which affected areas of cognition may be memory, attention, language, and problem solving.

Dementia Stories

How Fast You Walk May Predict Early Signs Of Dementia
Your walking speed my predict the likelihood of developing dementia in old age.
July 3, 2017 2:52 PM By Lizette Borreli
3 Ways To Reduce Dementia And Alzheimer's Risk As You Age
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has found three key ways to fight cognitive decline as we get older.
June 26, 2017 1:39 PM By Dana Dovey
Olive Oil May Play A Role In Your Brain’s Health
Extra-virgin olive oil may stave off Alzheimer’s, according to a new study on mice.
June 21, 2017 2:00 PM By Janissa Delzo
This App Helps Create A Dementia-Friendly Home
A new app offers personalized suggestions on how to make your home more safe and friendly for those with dementia.
June 1, 2017 5:34 PM By Janissa Delzo
How Much You Sleep And How Far You Went In School Linked To Dementia
Dementia rates have declined as education has increased.
May 25, 2017 2:22 PM By Melissa Matthews
6 Ways To Reduce Dementia Risk, According To A Doctor
According to a physician, here are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of dementia as you age.
May 23, 2017 4:08 PM By Dana Dovey
Walking May Improve Brain Function In Some Dementia Patients
A small study looked at the impact of walking among those with a common form of dementia.
May 19, 2017 3:22 PM By Janissa Delzo
Daily Dose Of Marijuana In Old Age Keeps Dementia Away
Researchers at the University of Bonn suggest a daily dose of THC can help reverse the effects of aging and memory loss in old age.
May 10, 2017 1:39 PM By Lizette Borreli
These PTSD Drugs May Raise Your Risk For Dementia Later In Life
New research suggests that certain medications used to treat post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), such as antipsychotic medications, may increase dementia risk.
May 9, 2017 3:08 PM By Dana Dovey
Why You Should Play Fitness Video Games To Enhance Memory
A recent analysis of 17 studies says that fitness video games can improve memory.
May 5, 2017 4:39 PM By Melissa Matthews
6 Reasons Why You Should Be Drinking More Tequila, Responsibly
This Cinco de Mayo, reap the benefits of blanco tequila, from weight loss to lowering your risk of dementia.
May 4, 2017 4:21 PM By Lizette Borreli
Stroke Prevention In Elderly May Also Reduce Dementia Risk
New research has suggested that stroke-prevention strategies in those aged 80 and older may also reduce this population's risk for developing certain types of dementia.
May 3, 2017 12:47 PM By Dana Dovey