If someone you know displays any symptoms of dementia, you should speak to a doctor. A neurologist has issued a warning about ...

Signs of dementia can range from loss of smell to sleep disruptions. Misplacing your phone, forgetting the name of that guy in that movie, and needing to ask the bank teller what the date is are all ...

A study of 733 women in their 80s reveals how important sleep is when it comes to determining signs of dementia.

While occasionally forgetting where you put your keys or not remembering something on your to-do list happens to all of us, frequent memory lapses may be an early sign of dementia, especially in women ...

Alzheimer’s disease primarily affects people over the age of 65, but it’s never too early to be aware of the warning signs of this common brain disorder. And you may be able to detect them years ...

If you'll be around older relatives during the holidays, it's important to be aware of the common signs of dementia. Angela Stewart, vice president of clinical services at Touchmark, joined us to ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the holiday season begins and families gather to spend time together, it’s a good opportunity to check in on elderly relatives for signs indicating an onset of dementia or Alzheimer ...

There are many different types of dementia, and how it manifests depends on which part of the brain is damaged. Here’s what we do and don’t know. Cognitive decline can stem from many causes, which ...

A good rule of thumb for protecting your brain health? If a neurologist wouldn’t do it, you probably shouldn’t either. Nearly 7 million Americans and more than 55 million people around the world are ...

Misplaced your keys again? Blanked on the name of your neighbor’s dog? Don’t panic: Occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. But if you have a sneaking suspicion that your memory lapses ...

The onset of dementia can come as a shock, but various signs could predict the condition as long as 20 years before symptoms. A new study published by the RAND Corporation in California identified ...

Misplacing your phone, forgetting the name of that guy in that movie, and needing to ask the bank teller what the date is are all normal brain lapses as you age. But if you’re worried about dementia—a ...