Dementia's subtle onset can begin years before diagnosis, with early signs like memory lapses, problem-solving issues, and ...
Dr. Georgina Aldridge, a neurologist with University of Iowa Health Care who specializes in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, says that while some forgetfulness is a normal part of aging, a decrease ...
The death of a Johnston County woman has underscored the need for early detection, intervention, and family support.
About 42% of adults over 55 will develop dementia eventually, according to the National Institutes of Health. Yet for such a ...
Editor's Note: An excerpt of this interview ran in WBUR's weekly health newsletter, CommonHealth. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. There’s a wave of dementia coming, ...
A sample MRI scan of frontotemporal dementia. A loved one undergoing massive shifts in personality or speech can be challenging to work with. You might be wondering if it’s already a symptom of an ...
A key warning sign of dementia may appear when someone is getting dressed. Experts have detailed some of the vital symptoms of the devastating condition to spot. If asked to describe dementia, many of ...