About 1 in 4 people who have had a stroke will go on to develop signs of dementia. Vascular dementia is most common in older people, who are more likely than younger people to have vascular diseases .

Texas A&M has launched a statewide dementia research initiative to tackle the Alzheimer’s crisis. Farida Sohrabji is the ...

A new study has found that dementia, stroke, and depression are more common in people with shorter telomeres — a biomarker of aging — but that healthy lifestyles may help mitigate this risk.

A study published in Cell Stem Cell reveals that some mutations in blood stem cells might help protect against late-onset ...

Extreme heat and triple-digit heat indexes can be life threatening for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related illnesses, according to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Those living with dementia face increased vulnerability to high temperatures that affect their safety. Here's what families ...

With a widespread heat wave bringing dangerously high temperatures and triple-digit heat indexes for millions of people, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing important tips to help ...

The second thing is to make sure they stay hydrated. Dementia can affect the ability to know when you’re thirsty, which makes it important to monitor fluid intake and encourage drinking water. It’s ...

Discover crucial steps to keep those with dementia safe during the heat wave. The Alzheimer's Foundation offers life-saving tips for caregivers.