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.

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

Memory lapses, trouble focusing and difficulty planning simple tasks can often feel like you're losing a part of yourself.

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

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

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.

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 ...

Caregivers should dress people with dementia in appropriate clothing for the heat: light-colored, loose-fitting, breathable ...

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 ...