Vascular dementia is a decline in memory, thinking skills, and self-care that occurs due to strokes in the areas of the brain that control memory, decision-making, and attention.

On its own, LATE dementia is less severe than Alzheimer’s, but in combination, it makes Alzheimer’s symptoms worse, scientists say.

New data raise the question of whether statins increase cardiovascular or cerebrovascular hospitalizations in dementia, but small event counts and study limitations warrant cautious interpretation.

Poor sleep is linked to dementia risk. Learn how optimizing your sleep habits and focusing on deep, restorative rest may help protect your brain as you age.

What are some significant markers that indicate we’re growing older?Wrinkles on our skin? — Yes. A grey streak or two? — Yes. The body’s pace of bounding back after a trying episode? — Double yes.But what if there are some subtle signs as well that tell us of our own aging?

Dementia affects more than 55 million people worldwide. Especially likely in people over the age of 65, dementia is a progressive, neurological disease that may present as forgetting things, feeling anxious, struggling to make decisions and more.

YOUR driving habits could be an early indicator of dementia, a new study suggests. Alzheimer’s and other forms of the disease can cause changes to memory and thinking, which can become

During certain times of the day, some people with dementia may become more confused and disoriented. Referred to by neuropsychologist April Krowel as “a constellation of symptoms rooted in confusion and disorientation,” this condition is called ”sundowning.”

If you’re taking statins for high cholesterol, you may have encountered friends or family (or social media commenters) who point out a potential link to dementia. It’s enough to make anyone pause. There’s a great deal of confusion around the topic of ...