Doctors and other health care providers use a comprehensive tool to assess the seven stages of dementia in the elderly called the Global Deterioration Scale. Also known as the GDS, this trusted method ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and debilitating condition that slowly robs a person of their memories and personality. Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that produces various symptoms ...

The organisation said: "The person with early symptoms of dementia may notice the signs themselves, or family, friends and ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Several blood tests have been shown to accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease — as previously reported by Fox News Digital — but now a new test has emerged ...

The risk of getting dementia may go up as you get older if you don't get enough slow-wave sleep. A 2023 study found that over-60s are 27 percent more likely to develop dementia if they lose just 1 ...

Mixed dementia, also known as multifactorial dementia, is when you have brain changes from two or more types of dementia at the same time. In mild cognitive decline, you may have trouble remembering ...

Higher physical activity in midlife was associated with a 40% lower dementia risk over 26 years. Late-life physical activity also was linked with less dementia risk. Exercise and activity can increase ...

In cases of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s common for a spouse to take on the role of caregiver. Research led by the University of California, Davis, suggests that patients can also support their ...

A new UC Davis study suggests that dementia patients can both receive and give caregiving in early stages of illness. (Getty Images) In cases of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s common for a spouse to take ...